Most likely, the agency says, people are getting sick from touching infected dog food, touching an infected dog, or handling the dog's waste. "Salmonella germs are transmitted from animals to humans and humans to humans by the fecal oral route," says CDC's webpage on the outbreak. 15 июн. 2012 г.
Can you get sick from touching dog food?
Germs like Salmonella and Listeria bacteria have been found in raw pet foods, even packaged ones sold in stores. These germs can make your pets sick. Your family also can get sick by handling the raw food or by taking care of your pet.
Is it OK to touch dog food?
Tips for Safe Storage of Your Dog's Food and Treats: Pet food should not be handled or stored in areas where food for humans is prepared.
Should I wash my hands after touching dog food?
Since people often contract the illness by handling pet food and then either touching their mouths or preparing their own food, the CDC recommends washing your hands with warm soap and water for at least 20 seconds after coming in contact with any type of pet food.
Can you get sick from eating dog food?
If you just eat a little bit of dog food, probably nothing will happen. But you don't really know that for sure because dog food is not subjected to the same health and safety regulations that human food is required to have.
