03/14/2026
Salmon is a popular protein that is ordered at many restaurants, and a side order that nobody ever wants to order is Salmonella, a bacteria that is spread by eating contaminated foods, drinking contaminated water, and/or having hand-to-mouth contact with the stool (f***s) of an infected person or animal.
You are more likely to get salmonellosis if you eat raw or undercooked dairy products, if you handle pets or livestock or clean their living areas, and/or if you work in a child daycare facility.
The best methods of prevention against Salmonella are to:
** Thoroughly wash and dry your hands when possible,
** Avoid raw milk or raw milk products.
** Avoid drinking water from ponds, lakes, rivers, or swimming pools.
** Storing uneaten food at safe temperatures and cooking leftovers to a safe temperature
Learn more ways to prevent and to limit possible exposure to Salmonella by visiting https://www.dshs.texas.gov/foodborne-illness/salmonellosis-salmonella-infection.
