What you need to know about salmonella after recent outbreaks have sickened hundreds

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What you need to know about salmonella after recent outbreaks have sickened hundreds







Conagra Brands, the company that manufactures Duncan Hines desserts, has remembered Four types of cake mix after the Centers for Disease Control found salmonella samples in their "Classic White" mix. Five people who contracted Salmonella are part of a CDC investigation. Conagra is also voluntarily withdrawing three other varieties of cake, all with expiration dates in March 2019.



It is the latest in a series of outbreaks of Salmonella that have been reported in recent months. In October, at least 57 people were reported in 16 states with Salmonella infections after consuming some of the more than 6.5 million pounds of contaminated meat produced by an Arizona company, the Department of Agriculture and Inspection Services said. of Food Security of the United States.



In September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that a multistate outbreak linked to eggs from an Alabama farm was even larger than expected, with 135 people infected in 36 states. As a result, Gravel Ridge Farms in Alabama removed its large eggs without cages. In another outbreak, the so-called Honey Smacks of Kellogg was withdrawn and production of the cereal stopped.



This is not unusual. Salmonella bacteria are some of the most common causes of foodDiseases transmitted by the virus, commonly called food poisoning. According to CDC calculations, it is responsible for approximately 1.2 million illnesses, 23,000 hospitalizations and 450 deaths in the US. UU Most infected people develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within six to 48 hours.



Below are some of the answers to common questions about Salmonella infection, also called salmonellosis.





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Scanning electron micrograph with color showing Salmonella typhimurium, red, invading cultured human cells. 



What is salmonella and is it dangerous?



The name of the bacteria comes from Daniel E. Salmon, an American veterinarian who first isolated Salmonella choleraesuis from pigs in 1884. It is one of the causes of foodborne diseases more colloquially known as food poisoning. In most cases, the infection produces diseases, but may require hospitalization or even cause death.





How does Salmonella infection spread?



Salmonella infections usually begin with the consumption of contaminated food. The most common sources include beef, poultry and eggs. However, improperly prepared fruits, vegetables, dairy products and seafood have also been implicated as sources of salmonella.





How can salmonella infection be avoided?



According to the CDC, there are four quick steps that can help keep people safe from food poisoning at home: "clean, separate, cook and relax".
Washing your hands and surfaces frequently and rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables with running water helps. Using separate cutting boards for different foods can help prevent cross-contamination from one food to another.



Placing foods that are more likely to carry Salmonella bacteria, such as raw meat, poultry and seafood, in separate drawers or in spaces in the refrigerator may also help.



Cook foods at the correct temperatures, recommended, too. Use a food thermometer to verify that the internal temperature of cooked foods is high enough to kill germs.



The last step is to refrigerate food quickly, making sure the refrigerator temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and knowing when to throw food.





What are the symptoms of salmonella infection?



Signs of a Salmonella infection usually begin six to 48 hours after eating a contaminated food. People who are infected will often report abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, vomiting and even bloody stools.





When to seek medical help



If more severe symptoms occur, a trip to the doctor is recommended, including stomach pain or severe cramping, inability to eat or drink or the presence of blood in the vomit or bowel movements.



A fever of more than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit for more than two or three days also requires medical attention.





Is there any test to detect salmonella infection?



Yes, but not everyone needs to be evaluated. If the symptoms are not serious, there is little need for a test. Some people are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from Salmonella infection, including those with weak immune systems, babies under 1 year old, and adults over 50 years of age.



The results of the Salmonella test can take two or three days to be returned, so doctors can prescribe antibiotics immediately if an infection is suspected.





Which is the treatment?



Most patients with Salmonella are carefully monitored and told to drink plenty of fluids before using antibiotics. The medications are reserved only for those who become seriously ill with severe diarrhea, high fever or some signs of systemic disease.





Dr. Tambetta Ojong is a family medicine resident at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and is part of the ABC News Medical Unit.





ABC News' Quinn Owen contributed to this report.

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