Is there a risk of Salmonella or E. coli infections?
The risks of becoming infected by E. coli and Salmonella are minimal. Although both bacteria can be found in young fowl, transmission from chicks to humans can be essentially eliminated through careful hand washing with soap and water following contact with the eggs, chicks or litter. For more information, consult Classroom embryology projects: Health risk myths and facts by Pennsylvania State University doctors. http://pa4h.cas.psu.edu/embryology.
The risks of becoming infected by E. coli and Salmonella are minimal. Although both bacteria can be found in young fowl, transmission from chicks to humans can be essentially eliminated through careful hand washing with soap and water following contact with the eggs, chicks or litter. For more information, consult Classroom embryology projects: Health risk myths and facts by Pennsylvania State University doctors.
