Ordinary eggs and chicken can lead to salmonellosis in Murmansk residents

Salmonella can be infected through raw eggs, undercooked chicken and other contaminated foods. Bacteria can also remain on kitchen surfaces and cutting boards. This was reported in the Department of Rospotrebnadzor in the Murmansk region.

Salmonella bacteria can be found not only in poultry meat and eggs, but also on kitchen surfaces, knives and cutting boards. At the same time, freezing, salting and smoking do not guarantee the destruction of the pathogen.

To reduce the risk of infection, meat and poultry must be thoroughly fried or boiled, and eggs must be cooked well. After contact with raw products, wash your hands with soap. For raw meat and ready meals, it is better to use separate cutting boards and knives, and kitchen surfaces should be cleaned regularly.

Salmonellosis is usually accompanied by diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and fever. Symptoms may appear hours or days after infection.

At the first signs of intestinal infection, you should consult a doctor. Especially carefully monitor the condition of children and the elderly, since dehydration against the background of vomiting and diarrhea can be dangerous.

Compliance with the rules of preparation and storage of food, as well as normal hygiene in the kitchen will help northerners reduce the risk of infection.

Earlier, “MK in Murmansk” also reported that statistics calculated the eating habits of Murmansk residents by the number of eggs eaten.