Human Salmonella Infection Linked To Pet Food
UNITED STATES – According to a research buy cialis conducted by the Atlanta based Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) dry pet food could be the source of salmonella infection and millions of unsuspecting families, especially the little children in them, run the risk of being infected.
Researchers at the CDC and other state departments of health claim that if pet food is not handled and stored in the home properly, it could result in human salmonella infections.
Human salmonella infections has not been linked to dry pet food prior to the 2006 – 2008 three-year buy Tofranil online outbreak
However, the issue has made headlines in recent days because several varieties of Iams and Eukanuba dog and cat food was recalled last week due to potential Salmonella contamination. The manufacturer, Procter & Gamble, says no cases of human Salmonella have yet been linked to these products.
Salmonella enterica is the cause for about 1.4 million illnesses and about 400 deaths every year on a national level (United States). While the most common source of human infection is the ingestion of contaminated water or food, infection is also known to occur through the direct or indirect contact with pets.
Dr. Peter Richel, chief of pediatrics at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., who is familiar with the findings of the above research cheap cialis brand name said: “It’s a tough thing because pets are not symptomatic like we are and can shed this [bacterium] for up to 10 to 12 weeks. It is a little disconcerting to hear that otherwise benign-appearing pet food can pose any risk at all.”