ASK A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL: WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU EAT CHICKEN WITH SALMONELLA?
Expert opinion from Michael Colangelo
Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition · 15 years of experience · USA
If you consume raw or under-cooked chicken that is contaminated with salmonella bacteria, it may cause a host of symptoms including diarrhea, which can cause dehydration. Other symptoms include stomach cramping, chills, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Some people infected with salmonella may not experience symptoms. Pregnant women, those with weakened immunity, older adults, and young children are at higher risk of foodborne illness and the negative effects from consuming chicken contaminated with salmonella.
Expert opinion from Drew Hemler
BSc. Dietetics · 8 years of experience · Canada
Is salmonella is consumed, infection of the intestinal tract can occur. This infection can lead food poisoning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of food poisoning from salmonella are usually experienced within six to twelve hours, and can last between four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and stomach (abdominal) cramps.
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Expert opinion from Georgios Christos Bakolas
Master Science in Sport Nutrition · 3 years of experience · UK
The consumption of a chicken with salmonella can promote diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Those symptoms will be appeared after six hours to six days after the infection and can last around four to seven days.
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