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Salmonella
Salmonella is a bacteria which causes food poisoning. It is commonly found in raw chicken and eggs but many foods can have it.
Thorough cooking can stop people getting the infection.
The illness strikes up to three days after infection and lasts for several days, and causes diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps and fever. The elderly or those with weak immune systems may develop a severe illness.
Careful food handling can prevent the illness.
For more information on Salmonella please download the fact sheet on the right.
Salmonella Fact Sheet