What kills salmonella?

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning and lead to severe health risks. The most common way people get infected with this pesky microbe is through contaminated food or water. Infections caused by salmonella are very dangerous and can even be life-threatening in some cases. However, there are ways to prevent the spread of salmonella, and even more importantly, ways to kill it once it has taken root in your system.

So what exactly kills salmonella? Read on to find out!

Introduction

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty details of how to eradicate those pesky little critters known as Salmonella, let’s take a moment to talk about why this matters. As we mentioned earlier, an infection from this bacteria could make you pretty ill- unless you happen to like spending time on (or near) your bathroom floor for extended periods (not recommended). So instead of living in fear of each bowl of salad or plate of chicken wings put before us at BBQs – let’s equip ourselves with knowledge!

Oh Joy! Industrial-strength cleaners

When it comes down to brass tacks (it never does but humor me), the good news is that bacterial infections including infection from purveyor-of-pain-in-your-gut mechanisms: Salmonellae …can be easily wiped out using many types heavily concentrated cleaning solutions (1).

The use here you will really need industrial strength-cleaning fluids which have certain lipophilic properties meaning they bind up fats while scrubbing away protein – basically kicking Salmonellae butt off surfaces where contamination has occurred around fleischmarkt/butchers/delis/grinders/abattoirs/canneries/fishmongers etc., kitchen sinks,(2) countertops…you name it without mercy (& presumably other things too…sorry couldn’t resist!). One key point though-if these products were born hardcore, please use them accordingly and with all the necessary PPE (personal protection equipment) i.e. gloves etc as they too can also be hazardous to health.

Short ‘n’ Sweet: High Temperatures for shorter time periods!

Steam Clean
Blow torch it
Douse it in boiling water (3)
There’s really no need to get fancy with this one-heat kills germs including Salmonellae 🙁 but why go on hurting yourself by trying non-regulated ” DIY ” disinfectants when good old-fashioned heat is high up there as being at the top of the list of effective measures! Heating your food using a method such as steam cleaning, blowing a flame over surfaces (most sensible for metals) or just dousing things thoroughly in boiling water will help to kill off bacteria such as salmonella within a matter of seconds.

If you want more control on how long items should be treated consider these approximate numbers:
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✓120 degrees Celsius with 5 minutes exposure time

✓65 degrees at minimum 15 minutes of processing time

✓70°C after atleast two mins & often upto sixteen hours cooking poultry or pork.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are drugs that can treat bacterial infections but unfortunately might prove unsuccessful against salmonella-infections:( Why? Two words–“antibiotic resistance”. Bacteria like Salmonella evolve quickly which means that In their evolution process resistance mechanisms develop…essentially they become superpowered 😤💪 Only certain antibiotics are known to work against Samonella-a combination called “Cipro” – it is much better than nothing so still an option :).

That said – try not tempting fate by playing Russian roulette-if self-medication helps instead here’s some natural approaches below:

Ginger

Ginger’s medicinal properties have been well-known since ancient times. It has natural antibiotic properties that make it a great choice for fighting infections. Ginger also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce the risk of inflammation in sensitive areas like our digestive tracts .

Turmeric

Turmeric is another natural anti-inflammatory agent that has been used for centuries across Asia and beyond with benefits stretching from treating skin problems, arthritis pain to combatting Salmonella.

Probiotics

Probiotic foods are full of healthy bacterial cultures; anything beneficial to your gut health such as kimchi, sauerkraut or kefir could possibly help get rid of salmonella infections before they even occur! If you’re already infected? The probiotics will compete against Samonelle, shortening its life cycle in your body—a win-win!

Conclusion

In conclusion, there are many ways to kill salmonella bacteria including using heat (like steaming or boiling), powerful cleaning products-requiring careful usage-or at home remedies like ginger tea(and no we’re not suggesting putting these together!). So next time you think about skipping the extra step when handling contaminated food – take care remember-its worth taking precautions,especially when it comes to eating out, chicken dishes(or anything undercooked) or dips left outside all day…or well pretty much watching whatever passes between bowls/sticks/hands/oral cavities. Thanks for reading!

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