Salmonella Risks: Chicken, Eggs, and Food Safety

Yes, salmonella can be found in chicken and eggs.

*Salmonella* is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning in humans. It is found in raw meat, poultry, eggs, unpasteurized milk, and other foods. When these foods are contaminated with *Salmonella*, they can make people sick if they are not properly cooked or handled.

Symptoms of salmonella food poisoning include:

* Nausea

* Vomiting

* Diarrhea

* Abdominal cramps

* Fever

* Chills

* Headache

* Muscle aches

Most people with *Salmonella* food poisoning recover within a few days. However, some people, such as young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, may develop more serious complications.

To prevent *Salmonella* food poisoning, it is important to:

* Cook meat, poultry, and eggs thoroughly.

* Wash your hands after handling raw meat, poultry, or eggs.

* Keep raw meat, poultry, and eggs separate from other foods in your refrigerator.

* Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, or eggs.

* Drink only pasteurized milk.