Salmonella Contamination:
The United States has taken stringent measures in response to salmonella contamination in shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt Ltd (MDH).
- The situation underscores the importance of stringent quality control measures in food production and distribution. Authorities worldwide are closely monitoring such incidents to protect consumers and maintain food safety standards.
- Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever, a condition known as salmonellosis.
- These bacteria naturally reside in animals’ intestines and can be found in their faeces.
- Humans can contract salmonella if they come into contact with infected animals or contaminated items in their environment.
- This ubiquitous and hardy bacteria can survive for several weeks in a dry environment and several months in water.
- People infected with salmonella might experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that salmonella causes approximately 1.2 million illnesses, 23,000 hospitalizations, and about 450 deaths in the United States every year.
