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Salmonella Contamination: 30 April 2024

The United States customs authorities have rejected 31 per cent of all spice-related shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti (MDH) allegedly due to salmonella contamination concerns over the last six months.

Salmonella:

  • Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning in humans.
  • Found in raw or undercooked eggs, poultry, meat, and unpasteurized dairy products.

About Salmonella Infection:

Prevention

  • Cooking food thoroughly and practicing good hygiene. 

Spread

  • spread from person to person, so it’s important to wash hands frequently. 

Susceptible population

  • Young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to severe salmonella infections.

Why in news?

The United States customs authorities have rejected 31 per cent of all spice-related shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti (MDH) allegedly due to salmonella contamination concerns over the last six months.