Beware Of Dangers Of Eggs Contaminated With Salmonella Bacteria

JAKARTA - Eggs are one of the food ingredients that is rich in nutrients and often consumed daily. However, eggs contaminated with Salmonella bacteria can pose a serious health risk, especially if not properly processed.

Infections caused by these bacteria can have a mild to severe impact, depending on the condition of the body and how fast the treatment is carried out.

Citing a report from Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that contaminated eggs be removed immediately.

In addition, all surfaces or tools that have been in contact with the egg must be cleaned with hot soap or sanitized so as not to spread further bacteria.

The CDC also reminds the public to be aware of symptoms of Salmonella infection. Some of the common symptoms include diarrhea that lasts more than three days, high fever, excessive vomiting, to signs of dehydration such as the mouth and throat dry, rarely urinating, and dizziness.

In general, Salmonella infection can recover within a few days without requiring antibiotics. However, in certain cases, such as in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, this infection can develop more severe and require further medical treatment or even hospitalization.

The FDA also announced that the withdrawal of the egg products has now entered the first class category, which is the most serious withdrawal rate. This is done because of the significant health risk for the community.

Cases of contamination have reportedly caused 65 to fall ill in nine states in the United States, including California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota. Wisconsin and Illinois are listed as the two states with the highest number of cases, namely 42 and 11 cases, respectively.

The CDC said this figure may not reflect the true number of infected people. Some additional cases may not have been reported or identified, making it possible this outbreak has also spread to other regions.

Based on CDC estimates, every single confirmed Salmonella case in the laboratory can represent 30 other cases that are not recorded in the official data. (ant)