Saturday, July 27, 2013

Salmonella Outbreak in Iowa 26 people infected.

At least 26 people in Iowa have fallen ill with a rare strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. Investigators have not identified the source of the salmonellosis. It is likely from chicken or eggs.
“Salmonella is commonly the result of improper handling or preparation of food,” said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk in a news release. “This particular strain is often associated with improper cooking of poultry or eggs.”
Iowa is already the hardest-hit state in a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora As of  Thursday they salmonella had 138 cases
While symptoms of both infections are similar, the outbreaks are not related. IDPH offers the following advice on how to reduce the risk of foodborne illness: Wash your hands frequently, especially after using the bathroom, before preparing food, and after playing with pets or visiting a petting zoo. Use a food thermometer to grill chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.  When making salads that call for hard-cooked eggs, such as potato or macaroni salad, be certain the eggs are thoroughly cooked and the yolks are firm. Do not use raw eggs to make homemade ice cream. Instead, use pasteurized egg products, or by temper and cook the eggs in a hot custard ice cream base. Remember to keep cold food cold and hot food hot. In the summer, do not leave foods out for more than one hour.


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