New USDA Proposal Will Make Consuming Chicken Much Safer amid Recalls
Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Salmonella bacteria has been making headlines lately due to arecent outbreak linked to eggs, causing a recall. Salmonella infection (AKA salmonellosis) lasts four to seven days and is typically mild, with common symptoms including fever, stomach cramps and diarrhea.However, for young children, those age 65 and older and immunocompromised individuals, this illness can be severe and even life-threatening. A huge reason why salmonellosis is a fairly common foodborne illness is because it’s legal to sell raw meat—chicken, beef, you name it—contaminated with it....