Salmonella
Most people tend to enjoy their food without giving a second thought to any potential bacteria. If people do happen to be wary of bacterial presence in food, it is typically beef bacteria, like E. Coli, that can be killed by cooking the meat thoroughly. It can be extremely disturbing to some individuals that their food may not be healthy, and the thought of the reasons why can be extremely unpleasant and unsettling.
Causes and Prevention
Salmonella is a bacterium that causes infection in humans. It can be transmitted from humans to animals and vice-versa. It makes its way into foods often by being on workers’ hands after they use the restroom, as the bacteria is found in excreted matter. Infected animals, like rats, that make their way into factories or into food supplies can also contaminate the food.
Salmonella bacteria are not killed by freezing, as many bacteria are. They can be killed by many household cleaners and by thoroughly heating food for a period of time. In most cases, if the food is cooked well, it will make the risk of salmonella poisoning slim to none.
Symptoms of Salmonella
Symptoms of salmonella are usually not extreme, including:
Salmonella is not usually a huge threat unless people are already at risk for infection or with a weak immune system, like infants, the elderly, or HIV patients. In vulnerable people, however, a salmonella infection can be deadly.
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If you have been the victim of salmonella poisoning, you may be entitled to reparations. For more information, contact the Milwaukee salmonella poisoning lawyer of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 1-800-242-7205 today.