How can I prevent salmonellosis?
Because Salmonella bacteria are spread through poop, one of the best ways to prevent illness is to wash your hands often with warm water and soap. Make a special effort to wash your hands in these situations: • right after playing with a pet or animal (especially a reptile or chicken) • right after you use the bathroom • before preparing any food, like cutting up vegetables for dinner • before eating any food That’s a lot of hand washing, but it’s worth it! Even if you were to get Salmonella bacteria on your hands, you will get rid of them before they can make you sick. You also might remind other members of your family to wash their hands often. People who cook meals should wash their hands before touching any food. It’s also a good idea to use water and soap to clean kitchen counters, cutting boards, and knives after they touch raw foods. Another way to protect against Salmonella infection is to never eat raw or undercooked eggs, meat, chicken, or turkey. Meat, chicken, and turkey sh
