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Q: Is it possible for fresh food to contain harmful bacteria such as salmonella and listeria?
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What type of bacteria can peanut butter contain?

Salmonella...


Can you harm your baby if you give him unpasturized milk?

Yes. The milk may contain bacteria (notably, salmonella and listeria) that can harm an infant. Just to be safe, put it in a pot on medium heat until it bubbles or reaches 160 degrees F. This will kill off any dangerous bacteria. Keep in mind that pasturization does not harm the nutritional value of the milk.


When baking cakes how would you make sure the baked product contain no salmonella bacteria?

Simple- don't put any salmonella in there in the fist place- simples


Is blue cheese dressing safe in pregnancy?

It's not reccommended to eat soft cheeses or pate whilst pregnant as they could contain listeria (a type of bacteria) which is potentially harmful to the baby


Why should eggs be cooked instead of eaten raw?

Raw eggs may contain salmonella poisoning which is a disease that basically makes you have diarrhea and throw up. Cooking the eggs kills the salmonella bacteria so that you don't get sick. You could also by pasteurized eggs which have been heated to a specific temperature to kill the salmonella bacteria. (this is done without cracking or breaking the egg open)


Does yeast have eggs?

No, yeast does not contain egg or egg compounds in it.


What precautions should one take with raw poultry?

Raw poultry can contain the salmonella bacteria and the only way to destroy the bacteria is through cooking. Therefore it is extremely important that poultry is completely cooked before eating.


Does peanut butter have salmonella?

Peanut butter that has been properly processed and handled would not contain Salmonella.


What are Salmonella Typhi's victims?

humans in countries where the water is contaminated with sewege, which can sometimes contain salmonella typhi.


Can you eat fresh cream when pregnant?

You should not eat unpasteurized cream if that is what you meant. Unpasteurized milk( or cream) may contain bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. Make sure that any milk that you drink or cream you eat is pasteurized.


Is eating uncooked eggs unhealthy?

Yes as they can contain salmonella!


Can you Italian beefs while pregnant?

Italian beef sandwiches do contain cold cuts of roast beef so like deli meats they do run a risk of listeria however, if the meat is heated to steaming it should be safe to consume as that kills the bacteria.