date:Aug 16, 2012
or eggs. Non-animal products such as vegetables can also become contaminated. Thorough cooking kills Salmonella.
Salmonella can also be spread through contact with pets and pet feces, including birds and reptiles. People should always wash their hands immediately after handling an animal or touching its environment, even if the animal appears healthy.
It is not yet clear whether the Salmonella Newport bacteria that caused this outbreak originated in a food or water source
Symptoms of Salm