12.5 Poultry and egg hygiene
Poultry consumption has greatly increased in recent years (Figure 12.10). Due to poor hygiene, poultry and poultry products are responsible for a number of foodborne illnesses including salmonellosis, staphylococcal food poisoning and botulism. Other, less common diseases include psittacosis or ornithosis, also known as parrot fever, which is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydophila psittaci, and ‘bird flu’, which is a viral disease that can affect both poultry and people.
From your general knowledge, what symptoms may occur following the consumption of raw eggs if they are contaminated with Salmonella?
Common effects are diarrhoea, fever and headaches, which may be signs of salmonellosis.
12.4.4 Methods of making milk safe