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Should you wash your hands after touching dog food?

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Created: 2022-04-29 15:09:10

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Always wash your hands with soap and water right after handling pet food or treats; this is the most important step to prevent illness. When possible, store pet food and treats away from where human food is stored or prepared and away from reach of young children. Don't use your pet's feeding bowl to scoop food.


Can touching dog food make you sick?

But did you know that handling your pet's food could make you sick? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says dry and canned pet food can be contaminated germs that can make you and your family sick.

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.

Can you get Salmonella from touching dog food?

Pet food can sometimes be the source of Salmonella infection. If people handle contaminated pet food or a contaminated utensil and then touch their mouth, they can accidentally ingest the bacteria. Pet food that contains raw or uncooked meat is more likely than processed pet food to test positive for Salmonella.

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