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A recent Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven US states, with 21 of them hospitalized.         

About Salmonella

• Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning, known as Salmonella infection or salmonellosis.
• It naturally lives in animals’ intestines and can be found in their feces (poop).
• It spreads through contaminated food or water and is a common cause of stomach illness. 
• Salmonella spreads through contaminated food, water, and contact with infected animals or people. 

Source of Salmonella

• Common sources include raw or undercooked eggs, meat (like chicken, turkey, or beef), unwashed fruits and vegetables, untreated water, and unpasteurized dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yoghurt. 
• Even processed foods like chicken nuggets and nut butters can carry the bacteria. 
• Pets like dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles may also carry the bacteria. 
• Poor hand hygiene during food preparation or eating increases the risk of infection.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection

• People infected with Salmonella might have diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Some people—especially children younger than 5 years old, adults 65 years and older.
• People with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.

Source:  HT