Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis, often referred to as salmonella, is bacteria that can cause infections in humans. It is most often passed from contaminated meat, but can also be spread from touching the skin or reptiles, amphibians and birds. A Salmonella infection can last up to a week and the symptoms include abdominal cramping, diarrhea and fever. While most raw poultry contains the Salmonella bacteria, properly cooking your meat and disinfecting your kitchen counters and cooking supplies after preparing your meals will help stop the spread of bacteria.
Instructions
1. Prepare your raw poultry on a plastic cutting board rather than on the kitchen counter. Using the kitchen counter top to prepare your meal can help to spread the bacteria.
2. Wash all materials and utensils in hot soapy water immediately after use. Failing to do so can cause Salmonella to spread to other foods you are preparing.
3. Wash your kitchen counter tops with hot soapy water after preparing your raw poultry.
4. Keep all raw poultry products away from other food by keeping them in a sealed bag at all times.
5. Thaw your raw poultry on its own plate in the refrigerator. If you must thaw the meat on the counter, don't leave the out for more than an hour.
6. Throw away any leftover poultry marinade. Saving or reusing it can contaminate new foods.
7. Avoid consuming food or drinks that contain raw eggs (cookie dough, Caesar salad dressing).
8. Cook all eggs and poultry till they are thoroughly cooked. Consuming undercooked poultry can make you very sick with Salmonella.
9. Wash your hands with soap and hot water after you handle raw poultry, reptiles, amphibians and birds.
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