Salmonella Outbreak
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: HT
Context: A Salmonella outbreak in the US has infected 79 people and led to a recall of 1.7 million egg cartons by the California-based August Egg Company.
About Salmonella Outbreak:
• What is Salmonella?
• Salmonella is a bacterial infection that causes salmonellosis, a foodborne illness affecting the intestinal tract. It spreads through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with infected humans or animals.
• Salmonella is a bacterial infection that causes salmonellosis, a foodborne illness affecting the intestinal tract.
• It spreads through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with infected humans or animals.
• Causes of Salmonella Infection:
• Raw or undercooked eggs and poultry (especially chicken). Contaminated meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and even processed items like nut butters. Pets and reptiles can carry and spread the bacteria. Poor hygiene during food preparation or after bathroom use.
• Raw or undercooked eggs and poultry (especially chicken).
• Contaminated meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and even processed items like nut butters.
• Pets and reptiles can carry and spread the bacteria.
• Poor hygiene during food preparation or after bathroom use.
• Symptoms of Infection: According to CDC, symptoms usually appear 12–96 hours after exposure and include:
• According to CDC, symptoms usually appear 12–96 hours after exposure and include:
• Diarrhoea (possibly bloody), Stomach cramps and nausea, Fever and chills, Headache and vomiting, and Loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea (possibly bloody), Stomach cramps and nausea, Fever and chills, Headache and vomiting, and Loss of appetite
• Is Salmonella Contagious?
• It spreads person-to-person via contaminated hands, surfaces, and utensils. Close contact with infected individuals or animals increases risk, especially in poor hygiene conditions.
• It spreads person-to-person via contaminated hands, surfaces, and utensils.
• Close contact with infected individuals or animals increases risk, especially in poor hygiene conditions.
• Prevention Strategy: Practice safe cooking: Thoroughly cook meat, poultry, and eggs; avoid raw dough or egg-based foods. Maintain hygiene: Wash hands before meals, after bathroom use, and after handling pets or raw food.
• Practice safe cooking: Thoroughly cook meat, poultry, and eggs; avoid raw dough or egg-based foods.
• Maintain hygiene: Wash hands before meals, after bathroom use, and after handling pets or raw food.