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10 Causes of Salmonella

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Contaminated Food: Consuming undercooked or raw food, especially poultry, eggs, meat, and unpasteurized dairy products, contaminated with Salmonella bacteria

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Cross-Contamination: This occurs when juices from raw meat or poultry come into contact with other foods, utensils, or surfaces, leading to the spread of Salmonella bacteria.

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Poor Food Handling Practices: Improper storage, inadequate cooking, and poor hygiene practices during food preparation can lead to the proliferation of Salmonella bacteria in food.

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Infected Animal Contact: Direct contact with infected animals, their feces, or environments contaminated with Salmonella bacteria can lead to transmission to humans.

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Contaminated Water: Drinking water contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, typically due to sewage contamination or inadequate water treatment, can cause outbreaks of Salmonella infections.

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Unsanitary Conditions: Poor sanitation in food processing facilities, restaurants, and homes can lead to the spread of Salmonella bacteria, contaminating food and surfaces.

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International Travel: Consuming food or water contaminated with Salmonella bacteria while traveling to regions with poor sanitation and food safety standards can lead to infection.

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Infected Individuals: People infected with Salmonella bacteria can shed the bacteria in their feces, potentially contaminating food, water, or surfaces if proper hygiene practices are not followed.

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Raw Sprouts: Raw sprouts, such as alfalfa sprouts, mung bean sprouts, and clover sprouts, have been linked to outbreaks of Salmonella infections due to bacterial contamination during the sprouting process.