Jacqueline Moussa
HCS/457
Heather Steiner
March 30, 2014
Salmonella Outbreak In Raw Chicken
Salmonellosis is a type of infection caused a bacterium called Salmonella. This germ has been the cause illness for people across the globe for over 100 years. Some of the symptoms of people infected with salmonella can be life threating; and includes diarrhea, fever, and severe abdominal pain. This deleterious infection can last between 5 to 7 days, however most individuals do recover with treatment. Salmonella affects over 1.2 million Americans each year in the United States (Jaslow, 2013). National, state, and local government health agency all agree that salmonella outbreaks have increased over the past ten years. Government agencies work together to prevent and raise awareness of Salmonella. Some of these public service announcements include important educating the public about hand washing, sanitation and the thorough cooking of meats. According to the CDC Foundation, public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles (What is Public Health, 2014).
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Additionally, preventing the infection is to cook meats such as, chicken, fish, beef, and eggs thoroughly with a temperature of 165 F. Separating raw meat, poultry, and seafood from read to eat foods, can prevent the infection form spreading. Furthermore, tips given by all levels of government agencies are to keep refrigerators below 40 F and refrigerated food that would spoil. Moreover, cleaning all cutting boards, countertops, and utensils is another way to prevent the spread of Salmonella