Federal officials have declared a nationwide salmonella outbreak. Thirty-six million pounds of ground turkey were recalled today, making it the third-largest meat recall in history. And now once again, American families are questioning whether to eat a previously dependable, healthy food. Wondering what food is now safe? Wondering how to tell if meat is safe? What if a loved one is already sick? How can I tell? So, to put some ease to the worry, below is some information about salmonella poisoning.
Although uncomfortable and irritating, salmonella poisoning is often times easily controlled and cured if treatment is sought out early. With any infection, a good rule of thumb is the earlier the treatment, the better. The signs and symptoms tend to vary, however, possible signs include:
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Chills
- Abdominal pains
- Muscle pains
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Blood in the stool
The incubation time tends to vary between four hours to two days and the symptoms can last any time between four to seven days. However, proper digestion may not return to normal for several months. The test to determine if you have salmonella poisoning is generally a blood test at your local doctor’s office and the treatment is generally antibiotics and/or anti-diarrheals. However, since salmonella poisoning is a dehydrating infection, replacement of fluids and electrolytes is crucial to speedy recoveries.
For more information on Salmonella Poisoning, visit medicinenet.com/salmonella/article.htm#kinds or contact your local doctor.
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