How to Avoid Salmonella Poisoning

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Wash your hands.

It is always best to prevent what is preventable!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

WASH YOUR HANDS - Your hands should be washed periodically throughout your day. After using the restroom (whether you think you touched something or not), before making, serving, eating food, after touching raw poultry or meats, and after touching eggs (even the outside). It is recommended that you sing "Happy Birthday" while washing your hands because that is how long you need to wash to get most germs off. Don't forget the back of your hands and dry with a clean towel.
Step 2

RESTAURANTS - Although it is best to eat at establishments that appear clean, appearances can be deceiving. You cannot see germs unfortunately. So make sure that your food is cooked all the way through. If you are eating sushi, do not eat raw foods while you are pregnant.
Step 3

EGG SAFETY - Always wash your hands with soap after handling an egg. Do not eat food with raw egg before it has been cooked, such as cookie dough or cake mix. Clean all surfaces that came in contact with raw egg. Pay attention to faucets and countertops. Do not use serving utensils again that were used to mix raw egg until they are washed with soap.
Step 4

CHICKEN, POULTRY, MEAT SAFETY - These practices should be used with all meats, especially chicken. If you eat chicken or poultry in a foreign country, make sure that it is cooked all the way through and served to you hot! Always wash your hands with soap after handling raw meats. Do not eat raw meat, especially chicken. Clean all surfaces thoroughly that came in contact with raw meat. Wash all dishes and utensils with soap and water that came in contact with raw meat. Do not use the dishes or utensils for the cooked meat unless they were cleaned thoroughly with soap and water.
Step 5

WASH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consuming. Some fruits such as cantaloupe may have salmonella on the outside of the skin. I wash my fruit with dish soap and water. My grandmother actually uses a little bit of bleach in a sink of water to clean her fruit, but I think that is extreme. Do not assume that organic fruits and vegetables are cleaner than others, it may be the opposite.

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Traqqer said

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on 1/19/2009 I had salmonella poisoning once. It wasn't fun! Good tips!

SophiaMaria said

on 1/13/2009 This is some very useful info to have. I always try to error on the side of being too careful rather than risk salmonella poisoning. Thanks!