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What's happening**: Hundreds of people have gotten sick from eating eggs that came from outside the U.S., and the eggs are contaminated with salmonella (a bacteria that causes food poisoning).
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What you should do**: Check your eggs to see where they came from—if they're imported eggs, throw them away or don't eat them. Cook all eggs thoroughly until both the whites and yolks are solid, and wash your hands after handling raw eggs.
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Key point**: Salmonella causes stomach pain, diarrhea, and fever that usually go away on their own, but see a doctor if your symptoms are severe or last more than a few days.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: BBC Health · Read full article ↗
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.
📋 Remember: This is general health information. Always speak to your GP or specialist about your own health situation.
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