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Campylobacter now the leading germ for foodborne illness in America

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For the first time in 20 years, salmonella is not the leading cause of foodborne illness. Campylobacter is the new number one germ that gave Americans food poisoning in 2016, according to the CDC.

Campylobacter, like salmonella, can be found in poultry, but also in dairy products. Food researchers are addressing how poultry producers can prevent this disease in poultry, but for dairy products, consumers simply need to avoid raw milk and unpasteurized juices. Washing and properly cooking meat are always recommended. . .

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