Salmonella in Pennsylvania
Salmonella is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. It's one of the most common foodborne illnesses, with about 1.35 million infections annually in the U.S., primarily from contaminated food.
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¿Qué es Salmonella?
Salmonella bacteria live in the intestines of animals and humans. Most infections result from eating contaminated food (poultry, eggs, produce, peanut butter). While most people recover without treatment in 4-7 days, it can be life-threatening for young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. About 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths occur annually in the U.S.
SÃntomas
- Diarrhea (may be bloody)
- Fever and chills
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headache
- Symptoms last 4-7 days
- Severe cases: Dehydration, bacteremia (blood infection)
Transmisión
Eating contaminated food (especially poultry, eggs, produce); contact with infected animals (reptiles, birds, backyard poultry); person-to-person (poor hygiene); contaminated water
PerÃodo de Contagio: Several days to several weeks after infection; some become chronic carriers
Prevención
- Cook poultry to 165°F, ground meat to 160°F
- Avoid raw or undercooked eggs and meat
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat, pets, or using bathroom
- Prevent cross-contamination (separate cutting boards for raw meat)
- Refrigerate food within 2 hours (1 hour if temp >90°F)
- Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly
- Don't prepare food when ill with diarrhea
- Avoid unpasteurized milk and juice
- Wash hands after handling reptiles, birds, or backyard poultry
Pennsylvania Recursos de Salud
Información del departamento de salud local y orientación de prevención especÃfica del estado
Estamos Monitoreando Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Departamento de Salud
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Understanding Salmonella: Key Questions
Ya sea que viva en Pennsylvania or are traveling there, knowing the symptoms, timeline, and when to seek care helps you act quickly if exposure occurs.
Cuándo Buscar Atención Médica
Seek care if you experience severe dehydration, bloody stools, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than 3 days. Children under 5, adults over 65, and immunocompromised individuals should seek care earlier.
SÃntomas de emergencia: Severe dehydration, inability to keep fluids down for 12 or more hours, or neurological symptoms require emergency care.
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La información sobre enfermedades en Virus Watcher es revisada por nuestro Epidemiólogo Jefe, ex analista principal del CDC para el pronóstico FluSight. Los datos de brotes se agregan de fuentes verificadas incluyendo BEACON, ProMED, OMS, CDC y más de 50 agencias nacionales de salud. Esta información es con fines educativos y no debe reemplazar el asesoramiento médico profesional.
Última revisión: 2026-08-13
Recent Salmonella Reports
No confirmed cases reported in Pennsylvania yet. Here are the latest Salmonella reports from our global surveillance network.
If you have eggs in your refrigerator, it may be a good idea to double check them before you eat them. Midwest Poultry Services L.P. issued a recall on July 22 for nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs from Texas due to potential salmonella enteritidis contamin…
By Abu Sultan and Mrinmay Dey Aug 5 (Reuters) - U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeno peppers that has sickened 345 people in 27 states, prompting supplier Coast Citrus Distributors to recall peppers sent to restaurants includin…
The CDC said the outbreak has led to 53 hospitalizations, including 40 in the latest update, and one death in Washington state. More than a quarter of those affected are children younger than 5. Health officials are monitoring three related multistate outbreaks linked to contact…
A widespread recall of specialty drink products has been issued across the U.S., affecting consumers and businesses in 25 states after officials warned of a potentially "serious" health risk tied to contamination. The recall, announced by SKS Copack and published by the U.S. Foo…
Nearly 100 people across 17 states have now fallen ill in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs. The 98 people were infected between 21 November and 30 June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. No deaths have been reported in the outbreak, but 26 people have req…
Children account for a significant share of cases, with CDC data showing more than four in 10 patients are under 5 years old. No deaths have been reported. Laboratory testing shows the outbreak strain may be resistant to key antibiotics. The CDC warns many more infections may be…
"Children younger than 5 years old shouldn't handle the birds," warns the CDC. Spring is peak chick season, but that comes with some risks. A CDC warning links a growing Salmonella outbreak across 13 states to backyard chickens, sickening dozens and hospitalizing several people.…
A parasitic illness called cyclosporiasis is on the rise in the United States, with over 140 people becoming ill, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness, but unlike typical food poisoning caused by bacteria such as Salm…
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