How to Keep Foodborne Illness at Bay
SATURDAY, Aug. 4, 2018 -- When you're having a barbecue or picnic, be sure you don't invite foodborne illnesses caused by salmonella bacteria.
Each year in the United States, salmonella causes about 1.2 million illnesses and 23,000 hospitalizations, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Salmonella contamination can occur in many foods, including melons, cucumbers, chicken, eggs, raw tuna and sprouts, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) warns.
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