Q. What is salmonella? A. Salmonella enteritidis is a bacterium that can live on either the outside or inside of eggs that appear to be normal. If the eggs are eaten raw or undercooked, the bacterium can cause illness, called salmonellosis. (Full article: 392 words)
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