Research – Researchers Discover How Ground Turkey is Contaminated with Salmonella

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Researchers at the University of Georgia’s Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center have discovered how ground turkey may become contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. They have found that Salmonella on the bird’s skin may be a “significant contributor to ground turkey contamination.” Turkey skin is often used as a source of fat when manufacturers make ground turkey since the muscles are so lean.

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