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Salmonella Outbreak: CDC says Flour is The Source in 11 States

With a dozen people nearly falling ill in 11 states, the Center for Disease Control says the common factor in these people is their consumption of raw dough.





Investigators are currently trying to identify what specific brand of flour was used in these Salmonella outbreaks.


Most people assume flour is not a likely candidate to carry salmonella germs but flour is actually raw.


Salmonella germs are typically killed off during the baking process but children are most susceptible when eating and handling raw flour.


The States that have been affected by the Salmonella in flour are:


California

Oregon

Nebraska

Minnesota

Iowa

Missouri

Ohio

Tennessee

Virginia

New York

Illinois


To use flour properly you should:


Never consume raw batter, not even a small amount

Cook your raw flour thoroughly

Be sure to wash all cooking materials thoroughly that has been used in contact with flour

Keep raw flour separate from foods that will not be cooked


Salmonella poisoning is the second most common cause of food poisoning in the US.


Source: https://tinyurl.com/4ttd2zph

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