Easter candy recall over salmonella and what salmonella is

MedicationsBecause salmonella infection can be dehydrating, replacement of fluids and electrolytes is the focus of treatment. Severe cases may require hospitalization and fluids delivered directly into a vein (intravenous). In addition, your doctor may recommend:• Anti-diarrheals. Medications like loperamide (Imodium) can help relieve cramping, but they may also prolong the diarrhea associated with salmonella infection.• Antibiotics. If your doctor suspects that salmonella bacteria have entered your bloodstream, or if you have a severe case or a compromised immune system, he or she may prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria. Antibiotics are not of benefit in uncomplicated cases. In fact, antibiotics may prolong the period in which you carry the bacteria and can infect others, and they can increase your risk of relapse.Salmonella infection itself usually isn't life-threatening. However, in certain people — especially infants and young children, older adults, transplant recipients, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems — the development of complications can be dangerous.DehydrationIf you can't drink enough liquids to replace the fluid you're losing from persistent diarrhea, you may become dehydrated. Warning signs include:• Decreased urine output• Dry mouth and tongue• Sunken eyes• Reduced production of tearsBacteremiaIf salmonella infection enters your bloodstream (bacteremia), it can infect tissues throughout your body, including:• The tissues surrounding your brain and spinal cord (meningitis)• The lining of your heart or valves (endocarditis)• Your bones or bone marrow (osteomyelitis)Reactive arthritisPeople who have had salmonella are at higher risk of developing reactive arthritis. Also known as Reiter's syndrome, reactive arthritis typically causes:• Eye irritation• Painful urination• Painful jointsCausesSalmonella bacteria live in the intestines of people, animals and birds. Most people are infected with salmonella by eating foods that have been contaminated by feces. Commonly infected foods include:• Raw meat, poultry and seafood. Feces may get onto raw meat and poultry during the butchering process. Seafood may be contaminated if harvested from contaminated water.• Raw eggs. While an egg's shell may seem to be a perfect barrier to contamination, some infected chickens produce eggs that contain salmonella before the shell is even formed. Raw eggs are used in homemade versions of mayonnaise and hollandaise sauce.• Fruits and vegetables. Some fresh produce, particularly imported varieties, may be hydrated in the field or washed during processing with water contaminated with salmonella. Contamination also can occur in the kitchen, when juices from raw meat and poultry come into contact with uncooked foods, such as salads.View the list »
Zachary Confection Marshmallow eggs

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Zachary Confections on Wednesday, February 27th announced a voluntary recall of their chocolate-covered marshmallow eggs because of possible salmonella contamination.

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The recall was prompted when a sample taken during routine testing revealed “the potential for salmonella contamination,” according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recall covers the 5-ounce packages of the Easter candy. The packags are sold in white egg crates with purple, green and yellow lettering, carry the product number 31-797 and the best buy date of Feb. 14, 2014. The recalled packages were shipped from the Frankfort, Indiana factory on February. 21 and 22, and have been distributed to stores in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to the FDA.

The manufacturer Zachary Confections has yet to receive reports of illness linked to their candy, but they have suspended production while they investigate the potential contamination.

The FDA recommends to consumers who purchased the recalled candy either discard them or return them to the store for a refund.

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  • CausesSalmonella bacteria live in the intestines of people, animals and birds. Most people are infected with salmonella by eating foods that have been contaminated by feces. Commonly infected foods include:• Raw meat, poultry and seafood. Feces may get onto raw meat and poultry during the butchering process. Seafood may be contaminated if harvested from contaminated water.• Raw eggs. While an egg's shell may seem to be a perfect barrier to contamination, some infected chickens produce eggs that contain salmonella before the shell is even formed. Raw eggs are used in homemade versions of mayonnaise and hollandaise sauce.• Fruits and vegetables. Some fresh produce, particularly imported varieties, may be hydrated in the field or washed during processing with water contaminated with salmonella. Contamination also can occur in the kitchen, when juices from raw meat and poultry come into contact with uncooked foods, such as salads.
  • Salmonella infection itself usually isn't life-threatening. However, in certain people — especially infants and young children, older adults, transplant recipients, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems — the development of complications can be dangerous.DehydrationIf you can't drink enough liquids to replace the fluid you're losing from persistent diarrhea, you may become dehydrated. Warning signs include:• Decreased urine output• Dry mouth and tongue• Sunken eyes• Reduced production of tearsBacteremiaIf salmonella infection enters your bloodstream (bacteremia), it can infect tissues throughout your body, including:• The tissues surrounding your brain and spinal cord (meningitis)• The lining of your heart or valves (endocarditis)• Your bones or bone marrow (osteomyelitis)Reactive arthritisPeople who have had salmonella are at higher risk of developing reactive arthritis. Also known as Reiter's syndrome, reactive arthritis typically causes:• Eye irritation• Painful urination• Painful joints
  • MedicationsBecause salmonella infection can be dehydrating, replacement of fluids and electrolytes is the focus of treatment. Severe cases may require hospitalization and fluids delivered directly into a vein (intravenous). In addition, your doctor may recommend:• Anti-diarrheals. Medications like loperamide (Imodium) can help relieve cramping, but they may also prolong the diarrhea associated with salmonella infection.• Antibiotics. If your doctor suspects that salmonella bacteria have entered your bloodstream, or if you have a severe case or a compromised immune system, he or she may prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria. Antibiotics are not of benefit in uncomplicated cases. In fact, antibiotics may prolong the period in which you carry the bacteria and can infect others, and they can increase your risk of relapse.
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