In 29 states, antibiotic-resistant salmonella outbreak: how not to get sick

Ninety-two people in 29 states, including New York and New Jersey, contracted a drug-resistant form of salmonella. The source of infection was raw chicken products.

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According to the CDC, 21 people were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.

In New York, 10 infections have been reported, in New Jersey, 9.

Epidemiological and laboratory evidence suggests that many types of raw chicken products have become a source of Salmonella Infantis infection.

In an interview with the CDC, people said that they ate different types and brands of chicken products purchased in different places.

The flash strain was identified in samples taken from raw chicken pet food, raw chicken products and live chickens.

Antibiotic resistance tests conducted by CDC on Salmonella bacteria isolated from patients have shown that the outbreak strain is resistant to multiple antibiotics.

Salmonella Infantis is present in live chickens and in many types of raw chicken products.

The CDC and USDA-FSIS shared the available information with representatives of the meat industry and asked about the steps they can take to reduce Salmonella contamination.

Most people infected with salmonella suffer from diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps in 12-72 hours after exposure to bacteria.

The disease usually lasts from 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without hospitalization.

In some people, diarrhea can be so severe that the patient needs hospital treatment. Salmonella infection can spread from the intestine to the bloodstream and then to other organs.

The CDC advises consumers to follow these steps to prevent Salmonella infection:

Wash your hands. Salmonella is transmitted from person to person. Wash your hands before and after cooking or eating, after contact with animals, and after using the toilet or changing diapers.

ТCook raw chicken carefully to kill harmful bacteria. Chicken breasts, whole birds, including chicken burgers and chicken sausages, should always be cooked at an internal temperature of 165 ° F.

Residues must be reheated to 165 ° F. Use a food thermometer to check the temperature. To do this, place it in the bulk of the product.

Do not spread germs from raw chicken around the cooking area. It is not recommended to wash raw poultry before cooking. Microbes in raw meat can spread to other products and kitchen surfaces. Thoroughly wash your hands, cutting boards and dishes with warm, soapy water after they come into contact with raw chicken. Use a separate chopping board for raw chicken and other raw meat if possible.

The CDC does not recommend feeding raw meat to pets. Microbes such as salmonella in raw pet food can infect your pet.

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