Question

Which foods are most commonly associated with foodborne illnesses caused by Salmonella

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is- Poultry and eggs

Explanation:

Salmonella is a gram-negative enteric bacteria and is involved in causing foodborne illnesses in humans called salmonellosis. This bacteria can easily be spread by food workers who prepare food especially poultry and meat products.

Humans can get salmonellosis by eating raw and undercooked poultry products. The symptoms of salmonellosis starts after 12-72 hour of consumption of food infected with salmonella.  

Initial symptoms are diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever and in severe cases, symptoms like urine in blood, rash, and high fever are seen which can become fatal.