Spring Roll Patients Test Positive for Salmonella; Doctor: Eggs Must Be Cleaned and Fully Cooked
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140 people sought medical attention for suspected food poisoning from a spring roll stall in Kaohsiung, with 12 testing positive for Salmonella. The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration states Salmonella is not heat-resistant and can be killed by heating at 60℃ for 20 minutes. Dr. Yang Chen-chang of Taipei Veterans General Hospital advised that bulk eggs are more prone to Salmonella contamination and require thorough cooking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main causes of Salmonella food poisoning?
- A: The main causes of poisoning are consuming contaminated animal products such as livestock meat, poultry meat, fresh eggs, dairy products, and processed fish products, or high-protein plant-based foods like bean paste and soy products.
- Q: How can Salmonella be killed?
- A: Salmonella is not heat-resistant and can be killed by heating at 60℃ for 20 minutes.