Salmonella Treatment

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Key Takeaways More than two dozen states have legalized the sale of raw dairy products. Raw milk enthusiasts say that pasteurization—the process of heating milk just enough to kill harmful bacteria—reduces the nutritional value of milk. Experts say raw milk is not a meaningful source of "good" probiotic bacteria, and it can carry pathogens including Listeria , Campylobacter , Salmonella , and E. coli . This month, Iowa joined more than two dozen states in legalizing the sale of raw, unpasteurized milk and other dairy products, like cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. Most milk in the United States is treated through a process called pasteurization, which involves heating milk just enough to kill harmful pathogens. Raw milk enthusiasts say that pasteurization reduces the nutritional value of milk and claim that raw dairy can improve allergies and lactose intolerance. But food safety experts say these claims are largely unfounded and the risk of serious i

Before you run your sprouts under cold water, you may want to take a closer look at their layers to make sure they're in good condition — they should be green and taut. If you see any leaves that are brown or falling off, remove them and throw them away, although you shouldn't have to peel your veggies fully. Then when you toss what remains in a bowl with cold water, let them sit there for a few minutes to give any dirt time to wash away before transferring to a colander. And use cold water, not hot — the heat might cause the leaves to wilt, or push bacteria further in between the layers of the veggies. Once your Brussels sprouts are squeaky clean, make sure to properly dry them to avoid any mold growth in the fridge. Plus, if you were to roast or sauté wet sprouts, they'd steam instead of developing that crispy outer layer. If you'd rather not pat them dry with a paper towel, you can also throw them in a salad spinner to shake away any excess moisture. Sea

Tsegahun Asfaw, 1 Deribew Genetu, 2 Demissew Shenkute, 1 Tassew Tefera Shenkutie, 1 Yosef Eshetie Amare, 3 Habtemariam Alekaw Habteweld, 4 Berhanu Yitayew 1 1 Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia; 2 Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia; 3 Departments of Biomedical Science, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia; 4 Departments of Pharmacy, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia Background: Bacterial contamination of milk is a primary culprit for causing foodborne illnesses, presenting a significant health hazard for millions of individuals around the globe. The level and variety of microorganisms present in raw milk determine its degree of contamination and the potential health risks it poses. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from February to August. A questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics and hygiene practices

A Minnesota raw milk Salmonella outbreak has sickened five children in the Twin Cities Metro area, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. The pathogen sickening the children is Salmonella Typhimurium. One child was infected with two types of pathogenic E. coli in addition to the Salmonella. The families of two of the children have confirmed that they drank unpasteurized milk. Officials could not get information from the remaining families, but the bacteria from the cases is identical through lab analysis, which indicates the infections came from the same source. The patient age range is from 3 months to 10 years. The children got sick between the end of June and early July 2023. One child was hospitalized. Raw milk is milk that has not been heated to kill harmful pathogens from fecal contamination. The milk can be contaminated with Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter, and Cryptosporidium. Maria Bye, senior epidemiologist in the Zoonotic Diseases Unit at the Minnesota D

CNN  —  The risk of getting sick from E-coli, salmonella, listeria and other foodborne germs rose to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday. (add caption) Westend61/Getty Images Ill workers are key contributors to foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurants, highlighting the need for paid sick leave "Progress in reducing (intestinal) infection incidence was not observed during 2022, as influences of the COVID-19 pandemic subsided," the CDC said in its weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. "Collaboration among food growers, processors, retail stores, restaurants, and regulators is needed to reduce pathogen contamination during p

Situation at glance: On 10 July 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), notified WHO of a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in a 28-year-old male from Al Ain city in Abu Dhabi. The case had no history of direct or indirect contact with dromedaries, goats, or sheep. The patient was admitted to the hospital on 8 June. A nasopharyngeal swab was collected on 21 June and tested positive for MERS-CoV by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on 23 June 2023. All 108 identified contacts were monitored for 14 days from the last date of exposure to the MERS-CoV patient. No secondary cases have been detected to date. Since July 2013, when the UAE reported the first case of MERS-CoV, 94 confirmed cases (including this new case) and 12 deaths have been reported. Globally, the total number of confirmed MERS-CoV cases reported to WHO since 2012 is 2605, including 936 associated deaths. WHO continues to monitor the epidemiological situation and conducts risk assessments based o