Is it true that even eggs with unbroken shells can contain the bacteria Salmonella enteritidis?
A. Yes. While the number of eggs internally contaminated with S. enteritidis is less than 1 in 20,000, there have been scattered outbreaks in the last few years. The eggs that contain the bacteria can make you sick unless properly refrigerated and properly cooked. Q. Does freezing kill E. coli O157:H7? A. No. That is why it is important to cook foods thoroughly. Q. What are the symptoms of foodborne illness? A. Symptoms vary according to the type of microorganism involved. Most symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps in varying degrees of severity, sometimes accompanied by fever and a headache. In some people, particularly children and the elderly, a foodborne infection can lead to severe complications and occasionally death. Q. What is HACCP? A. The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) method is a preventive approach to food safety. Food processors, retailers, and food service establishments monitor the steps-the critical control points-where something c
