Salmonella Risks: Common Hidden Sources & Prevention

Salmonella hides in:

• Raw/undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, eggs.
• Unpasteurized milk, cheese, juice.
• Raw flour, dough, batter.
• Contaminated produce (sprouts, melons, tomatoes, leafy greens) from manure/irrigation water.
• Pet reptiles/amphibians (turtles, lizards, frogs) and their habitats.
• Animal feces, contaminated soil/water.

Prevention: Cook thoroughly, pasteurize, wash produce, separate raw/cooked foods, wash hands after animal contact, avoid raw dough.