Source: allfoodbusiness.com

11-21-2007 17:33

Symptoms: Diarrhea, fever abdominal cramps, and headache.

Onset: 6 to 72 hours

Duration: 5-7 days

Diagnosis: Lab test to identify Salmonella in the stool of an infected person.

Treatment: Most cases clear up in 5-7 days. People with severe diarrhea may need intravenous fluids.

Prevention: Wash hands well after going to the bathroom and before eating or preparing food. Cook all meats, particularly poultry, pork, egg products and meat dishes thoroughly. Disinfect food preparation surfaces and utensils after each use (1 tsp. liquid household bleach per gallon of water). Do not rinse. Let air dry. Prepare the bleach solution fresh daily. Do not eat raw or undercooked eggs. Drink only pasteurized milk. Refrigerate food promptly.

 

Editor:Xiong Qu