Question

Salmonella bacteria are the most frequently reported cause of foodborne illness. Please discuss what you can do to prevent and protect you and your family members from salmonellosis based on the knowledge of the characteristics of salmonella and its exposure pathway.

Answer 1

Salmonella infection -
• Salmonella is spread by the fecal-oral route and can be transmitted by food and water, direct animal contact and also from person to person.

Prevention of infection :-
Salmonella can be found in many foods including eggs, chicken, pork and fruits. So we should -
• Avoid eating raw and undercooked eggs, pork and beef.
• Refrigerate food properly.
• Clean kitchen surfaces before preparing food on them.
• Don't mix cooked food with raw food or use the same utensils to prepare them.

Salmonella also can spread from animals to people and from people to people. So we should -
• Wash hands with soap and water after touching animals, their toys, and their bedding.

Salmonella illness can be serious and is more dangerous in person with low immunity.
• Do not allow an infant or person with a weak immune system to touch animals or their environment.