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Jul 10, 2008 5:19 pm US/Central
Salmonella Information, Prevention & Resources
(CBS 11 / TXA 21)
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Symptoms include headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea and sometimes vomiting. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Plenty of water, extra rest and visit a doctor are suggested.
Advise From The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS):
- People with increased risk of severe infection including infants, the elderly and those with impaired immune systems not eat any raw Roma or full-sized round tomatoes other than those sold attached to the vine or grown at home.
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People who want to reduce their risk of Salmonella infection avoid eating raw Roma or full-sized round tomatoes other than those sold attached to the vine or grown at home.
Officials were recently looking into a salmonella outbreak in tomatoes. When purchasing and eating fresh veggtables tomatoes consumers are advised to: - Cook tomatoes at 145 degrees F. for at least 15 seconds to kill Salmonella.
- Avoid purchasing bruised or damaged tomatoes and discard any that appear spoiled.
- Thoroughly wash all tomatoes under running water.
- Refrigerate within two hours or discard cut, peeled or cooked tomatoes.
- Keep tomatoes that will be eaten raw separate from raw meats, raw seafood and other raw produce items.
- Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with hot water and soap when switching between types of food products.
- Wash hands thoroughly and often with soap and warm water especially after going to the restroom, before preparing or serving food and after changing a diaper.
(Source: Texas Department of State Health Services)
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