How To Prevent Salmonella?

Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling food, raw meat, poultry, eggs, or pet reptiles

Cook poultry, eggs, meat, and seafood to safe internal temperatures

Avoid raw or undercooked eggs, meat, poultry, and seafood

Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood separate from ready-to-eat foods

Use separate cutting boards, plates, and utensils for raw and cooked foods

Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, counters, and utensils after contact with raw foods

Refrigerate perishable foods promptly

Keep refrigerators at 40°F (4°C) or below

Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator, cold water, or microwave, not on the counter

Wash fruits and vegetables before eating or preparing them

Drink pasteurized milk and juice

Avoid unpasteurized dairy products

Follow safe food storage dates and discard spoiled food

Wash hands after handling pets, especially reptiles, amphibians, and birds

Keep reptiles, amphibians, and their equipment away from kitchens and food areas

Supervise children around animals and handwashing after contact

Use safe water for drinking and food preparation

Follow food safety rules when traveling

Stay home from food preparation if you have diarrhea or vomiting

Seek medical care for severe symptoms or high-risk exposure

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