Salmonella

Salmonella is a type of bacteria which cause foodborne illness. Many people who ingest the salmonella enterica will most like have food poisoning. Salmonella enterica is only one strain of the salmonella bacterium, there are many more types of salmonella. This bacterium can be found in high income countries such as the United States of America. “Salmonella serotype Typhimurium and Salmonella serotype Enteritidis are the most common types in the United States” (Typhimurium and Salmonella). This type of salmonella can be seen in humans and animals. According to yourgenome, poultry transfer the illness to other birds by mean of body fluid. On the other hand, Salmonella Typhi is mostly common in low and middle income countries. Moreover, this strain can only be found in humans. It also causes fever, and lead to other health complication if not treated. This type of salmonella is more severe and fatal compared to salmonella typhimurium.…

In 2007, there was a salmonella outbreak that January that sickened hundreds of people in the United States. This was something that impacted many lives and was something that was one of the biggest lawsuits for food borne illnesses. The salmonella was sourced at the Blakely, GA Peanut Corporation of America, or PCA, plant. On January 30, 2007 the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, confirmed salmonella in the Peter Pan Peanut Butter. In approximately mid-February, the Centers for Disease…

Salmonella In our country, our government is very strict on the process of food being checked and being clean. At 1906 the Pure Food and Drug Act would be passed by president Franklin D. Roosevelt. This purpose was to make sure the the public would be safe from the many types of food they consume. Meat Inspection Act in 1906 followed by the Pure Food and Drug Act would also be passed for the same reason as the Pure Food and Drug Act. But recently, major foodborne outbreaks would happen such as…

Salmonella in Eggs Patti Maisner Kaplan University Introduction Salmonella is a bacterial organism that can cause human illness if food products are not cooked properly or not refrigerated at least 40 oF, in most cases. Salmonella causes two different types of sicknesses, Non-typhoidal which causes gastrointestinal problems, and Typhoidal Salmonella that has the symptoms of Typhoid. About 67% of Salmonella is reported as a foodborne illness by way of eggs, either the bacteria is on the…

Salmonella enterica is a bacteria that causes food poisoning in a human. Most people infected with this bacteria develop diarrhoea, fever, vomiting and abdominal cramps, which occur between 12 and 72 hours after the bacteria has entered the body. This illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days and most individuals recover from Salmonella without the intervention of treatment. The Salmonella starts in the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other areas within the body. People who are mainly…

caused people to become sick. Foodborne illnesses may result in a compromise in someone’s health. One of the most common pathogens that causes illness is the bacteria Salmonella. For many years, individuals have conducted research on Salmonella, but many still do not fully understand the many different serotypes of the disease. Several people have different perceptions of the illness itself, how susceptible people can be to it, and the precautions are taken to avoid getting sick. Salmonellosis…

Enterobacteriaceae family, Salmonella is responsible for thousands of hospitalization across the United States every year. Due to their high pathogenecity, even a small amount of Salmonella in food or water could cause various symptoms, including fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. While most people who experience these symptoms can be recovered within a few days, some need to be hospitalized due to severe diarrhea and high fever. Hence, salmonella contamination is a very serious problem and…

First Step Background In 2008, an investigation was launched by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) to explore the causes of a Salmonella Agona outbreak that affected individuals in multiple states. Although 8 people were hospitalized as a result of an infection, no people died from the outbreak (Center for Disease and Prevention, 2008). This outbreak highlighted the ways in which CDC, FDA, and other governmental agencies collaborate to solve a…

Salmonella is bacteria that may cause an infection in your gut known as salmonellosis. It is a genus of rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria. There are two common species of Salmonella, Salmonella bongori and Salmonella enterica. Salmonella enterica has two common sub-strains, Enteritidis and Typhi which are contracted by animals and humans respectively. People who get infected with salmonella are sick for five to seven days. If not treated properly and immediately, the person may become…

Salmonellosis is a type of infectious disease that is caused by a bacteria of the Salmonella genus, which is named after its discoverer, a scientist called Dr. Salmon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Salmonellosis is very common and causes about 1.2 million cases in the United States each year. Although the disease seems to be common and harmless, it could also be deadly, in some severe cases, when the bacteria spreads from the host’s intestines to the bloodstream to…