How is Salmonella Transmitted?
Salmonella is spread via the fecal-oral route when animals or people pass stools. You can get salmonella food poisoning by consuming food or drink products that have been contaminated with bacteria from the feces of infected people or animals. You can also get salmonella bacteria by handling infected meat or cleaning up animal droppings and then eating with your hands or putting your hands in your mouth without washing them. Salmonella bacteria are not spread by coughing or sneezing. The risk of salmonella infections can be lowered by hand washing, especially after visiting the toilet and before handling food, and also by not serving raw eggs or meat. Food should always be well cooked.
