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- Infection duration: 4 to 7 daysCDC: Salmonellosis
- Children under 5 are at higher riskCDC: Salmonellosis
- Less likely in breast-fed babiesCDC: Salmonellosis
- 40,000 reported cases in U.S. annuallyCDC: Salmonellosis
- 400 deaths in U.S. annuallyCDC: Salmonellosis
- Usually does not require treatmentCDC: Salmonellosis
- Most common cause of food poisoningCDC: Salmonellosis
- Symptoms: Diarrhea, fever and abdominal painCDC: Salmonellosis
- Symptoms usually manifest within 12-72 hours of infectionCDC: Salmonellosis
- The elderly, very young, or those with weakened immune systems are more likely to be severely affectedCDC: Salmonellosis
- Bacteria discovered and named after veterinarian Daniel Elmer SalmonCDC: Salmonellosis
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Salmonella is a family of bacteria that inhabits the intestines of animals. Salmonella is spread through fecal contamination of food, water and surfaces.
On April 26, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a warning against the consumption of alfalfa sprouts after approximately 30 people have been sickened. The cases have occurred in Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah and West Virginia.WebMD: FDA, CDC: Don't Eat Raw Alfalfa Sprouts Because... (April 27, 2009)
2009 Peanut Butter Recall
In January 2009, the Centers for Disease Control reported a new outbreak of salmonella that has sickened at least 500 people and killed 8 since September 2008.ABC News: Criminal Investigation Launched in Salmonella Outbreak (January 30, 2009) The salmonella outbreak was later linked to Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA does not sell peanut butter directly to consumers; its product is sold to institutions such as schools and hospitals, and to companies that use its peanut butter in other products.The Washington Post: Peanut Butter Eyed as Source of Salmonella Outbreak (January 10, 2009) One such customer is Kellogg's.CNN: Kellogg Warns Not to Eat Its Peanut Butter Crackers (January 14, 2009) Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, stated for the first time by a public official, that the response for a recall came too late, adding: "you all have got to figure out some way to speed up the process." The comments came during a questioning by the agriculture committee on February 5, 2009.The Washington Post: Health Official Admits Faster Action... (February 5, 2009)
On February 20, 2009 the Texas health department announced that were taking over the recall of peanut butter products from the Peanut Corporation of America's Plainview plant.CNN: Texas health department takes over peanut recall (February 20, 2009)Life Cycle
The infection begins with ingestion of the bacteria. Salmonella travels through the stomach and adheres to the lining of the small intestine. Within 12 to 72 hours, the infection will cause diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever. These symptoms usually last four to seven days.CDC: SalmonellosisCarriers
Poultry, meat and eggs are the most common carriers of the salmonella bacteria. Proper handling and cooking of these foods will reduce the likelihood of infection.CDC: SalmonellosisReptiles are known to carry salmonella. In 1975, the Centers for Disease Control banned the sale of turtles with a shell of under four inches. An estimated 90% of turtles carry the bacteria. A reported case of salmonella infection involved a baby being bathed in a sink where a turtle's waste had been disposed of.LiveScience: Pet Turtles Linked to Rise in Salmonella Infections(January 25, 2008)
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Salmonella Questions
Isn't cookie dough more susceptible to salmonella? E. Coli now....? 1 Answersalmonella would be from the raw eggs. E coli is from contamination from another source. Likely in the factory where the make the cookie dough, but I don't thi... read more
Microwave safety and E.coli/salmonella 2 AnswersThere was a study of disinfecting sponges in the microwave recently. The researchers put in sponges containing a witches brew of bacteria, including the spore-... read more
Does anyone let worries about salmonella keep them from making homemade eggnog? 12 AnswersOld man's opinion. My great grandparents, my grand parents, my father made homemade eggnog every christmas from approximately 1890 to 1960. In the small tow... read more
What did Stewart Parnell of Peanut Corp. say about salmonella in the e-mails that got him into trouble? 1 AnswerHe actually said a few things that showed a general disregard for human safety and instead laid more importance on making money. A few excerpts: He said the con... read more
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria strains, such as Salmonella and E.coli, are increasingly found in animal products
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Timco Worldwide Inc.recalls Large Seedless Watermelons distributed in CA, TX; may be contaminated with Salmonella http://bit.ly/8YPkgr
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