Good hygiene is key to preventing salmonella infection.
1. Handwashing tips
Washing hands frequently with soap and warm water or using hand sanitizer.
This is especially important:
before preparing or eating food
after using the bathroom
after changing a baby's diapers
after touching pets and other animals
after gardening
2. Food handling tips
When dealing with food:
Keep cooked and raw foods separate.
Store raw foods in a fridge on the shelves below ready-to-eat foods.
Wash raw fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating.
Cook food through, especially meats and eggs.
Keep all cooking utensils and work surfaces clean.
Regularly replace used dishcloths with clean ones.
Avoid drinking untreated water, for example, from streams, rivers, and lakes.
Salmonella can live for some time in different kinds of food. In 2015, researchers found that the bacteria can live in sandwich cookies and crackers for at least 6 months.
3. Egg safety
When buying eggs, consumers should make sure they come from a supplier that keeps them refrigerated, and store them at a maximum of 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius). Any cracked or dirty eggs should be thrown away.