The food products most commonly contaminated with Salmonella strains are
A) meat and seafood.
B) eggs and poultry.
C) milk and cheese.
D) fruit and vegetables.
E) eggs and fruit.

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Eggs and poultry are the most commonly contaminated food products with Salmonella strains. This is because Salmonella can live in the intestinal tracts of animals, including chickens, and contaminate the eggs before they are even laid. Poultry meat can also be contaminated during processing.

The Food Products Most Commonly Contaminated with Salmonella Strains Are