Post by Ripley on Jul 28, 2017 12:24:50 GMT -5
Washington Post (I avoid foods such as bean sprouts which are commonly Salmonella-infested these days, but of course everyone makes those decisions for themselves. If you are immunocompromised, best speak with your doctor about which foods to avoid and all the necessary precautions. )
"A multistate salmonella outbreak tied to Maradol papayas from Mexico is just the latest example of fresh produce — and not the usual suspects, eggs and poultry — contaminated with a potentially lethal strain of the bacteria.
According to a review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of selected salmonella-outbreak investigations, the majority of cases since 2006 have been tied to produce or products made from raw produce. During that period, investigators have looked into approximately 30 cases of salmonella outbreaks traced to fruits, vegetables, nuts and the like. Over the same time, there have been approximately 20 cases linked to meats, poultry, eggs and similar products....
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From the CDC
* Cook poultry, ground beef, and eggs thoroughly.
* Do not eat or drink foods containing raw eggs, or raw (unpasteurized) milk.
* If you are served undercooked meat, poultry or eggs in a restaurant, don't hesitate to send it back to the kitchen for further cooking.
* Wash hands, kitchen work surfaces, and utensils with soap and water immediately after they have been in contact with raw meat or poultry.
* Be particularly careful with foods prepared for infants, the elderly, and the immunocompromised.
* Wash hands with soap after handling reptiles, birds, or baby chicks, and after contact with pet feces.
* Avoid direct or even indirect contact between reptiles (turtles, iguanas, other lizards, snakes) and infants or immunocompromised persons.
* Don't work with raw poultry or meat, and an infant (e.g., feed, change diaper) at the same time.
* Mother's milk is the safest food for young infants. Breastfeeding prevents salmonellosis and many other health problems.
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"A multistate salmonella outbreak tied to Maradol papayas from Mexico is just the latest example of fresh produce — and not the usual suspects, eggs and poultry — contaminated with a potentially lethal strain of the bacteria.
According to a review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of selected salmonella-outbreak investigations, the majority of cases since 2006 have been tied to produce or products made from raw produce. During that period, investigators have looked into approximately 30 cases of salmonella outbreaks traced to fruits, vegetables, nuts and the like. Over the same time, there have been approximately 20 cases linked to meats, poultry, eggs and similar products....
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From the CDC
* Cook poultry, ground beef, and eggs thoroughly.
* Do not eat or drink foods containing raw eggs, or raw (unpasteurized) milk.
* If you are served undercooked meat, poultry or eggs in a restaurant, don't hesitate to send it back to the kitchen for further cooking.
* Wash hands, kitchen work surfaces, and utensils with soap and water immediately after they have been in contact with raw meat or poultry.
* Be particularly careful with foods prepared for infants, the elderly, and the immunocompromised.
* Wash hands with soap after handling reptiles, birds, or baby chicks, and after contact with pet feces.
* Avoid direct or even indirect contact between reptiles (turtles, iguanas, other lizards, snakes) and infants or immunocompromised persons.
* Don't work with raw poultry or meat, and an infant (e.g., feed, change diaper) at the same time.
* Mother's milk is the safest food for young infants. Breastfeeding prevents salmonellosis and many other health problems.
link
More About Prevention