| Salmonella poisoning is a bacteria that is mostly | | | | Ways to Avoid Salmonella Food Poisoning |
| avoidable... if you take the proper precautions. The | | | | -Always wash hand thoroughly after handling poultry, |
| bacteria attacks your digestive system creating at | | | | meat, and raw eggs. |
| times severe stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea and | | | | -Wash utensils and cooking area thoroughly after |
| fever. It is important to drink plenty of fluids to avoid | | | | handling poultry, meats and raw eggs. |
| dehydration. The greatest risk lies in the loss of body | | | | -Reptile pets carry the salmonella bacteria. Always |
| fluids and salts from extensive diarrhea and vomiting. | | | | wash hands after touching turtles, lizards, etc... |
| Salmonella poisoning can last up to a few days. | | | | -Wash produce, even organic produce before eating. |
| If you have a high fever or can't keep anything | | | | The organic spinach poisoning was when the animal |
| down, especially fluids, seek medical attention | | | | waste got mixed into the irrigation waters tainting |
| immediately. Also, if you have dark urine, dry mouth | | | | the crops. Just because it says organic doesn't mean |
| and skin, no tears, and are fatigued call a doctor. | | | | it's clean. |
| These are symptoms of dehydration which can occur | | | | -Throw away all expired food in the refrigerator. |
| with diarrhea and vomiting. Most people recover with | | | | -Don't allow dairy to go bad. |
| simple treatment in 4-7 days. However, in rare cases, | | | | -Don't eat food that has been sitting out awhile. Be |
| the salmonella infection can enter the bloodstream | | | | careful at buffets. Ask how fresh the food is before |
| and infect major organs. These cases need medical | | | | eating. |
| attention immediately. | | | | |