Safer Eggs: New Technique Uses Radio Waves to Zap Salmonella

摘要

If you’re a fan of classic Caesarsalad or old-fashioned eggnog, youprobably know that these foods containraw eggs. For that matter, so do Béarnaisesauce, hollandaise sauce, conventionallyUnited States has a high risk of beingcontaminated with Salmonella bacteria.Not all kinds of Salmonella are harmfulto us, but some are, notably S. enteritidis,which has been associated with eatingraw or undercooked eggs. This and otherpathogenic Salmonella strains can causediarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, and—insome instances—death.