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Preparing Spring Feasts Safely

March 29, 2018 | Subscribe here.

CDC Feature: Salmonella and Eggs

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Spring celebrations often involve eggs. Whether you are boiling them to color and hide, or cooking them to serve, you must take special care to avoid foodborne illness. CDC’s feature shares simple tips to handle and prepare food made with eggs while reducing the chance of food poisoning from Salmonella. Also available in Spanish.

Keeping Backyard Poultry

Owning backyard chickens and other poultry can be a great experience. However, backyard flock owners and especially children can get sick if they don’t follow proper precautions, as shown by the record number of Salmonella infections linked to backyard flocks in 2017. CDC’s feature shares simple tips to handle and care for backyard flocks while reducing the chance of Salmonellaillness. Also available in Spanish. Always remember to wash your hands after handling backyard poultry. CDC’s infographic is also available in Spanish.

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