Health Tip: Protect Against Salmonella

(HealthDay News) — Nothing can ruin memory of a delicious meal faster than a case of food poisoning.

The U.S. Food Safety Administration suggests how to help prevent illness from salmonella contamination:

Don’t eat foods at higher risk for salmonella contamination, such as undercooked eggs, raw eggs, undercooked meat or poultry, or unpasteurized milk.
Properly refrigerate all food before cooking. Make sure food is cooked thoroughly and to the appropriate internal temperature,
Thoroughly clean kitchen surfaces.
Wash hands with soap and water before preparing food.
Keep ready-to-eat and cooked foods separate from each other.
Do not allow dishes or utensils that were used for raw food to touch cooked food.
Refrigerate foods promptly after cooking.