Neonatal septicaemia by Salmonella paratyphi B.

Salmonella enteritidis may have been transmitted through the hands of the vendors or from those of vendors who sold egg products in the vicinity. Although raw eggs and egg products have been implicated in contamination with Salmonella enteritidis the ability of this pathogen to survive for up to 7-14 days on the surface of many fresh fruits as in melons have been reported. Since, people of almost all ages and income groups have a high preference for these product– possibility of food related outbreaks of diseases cannot be ruled out. We recommend appropriate intervention by regulatory authorities to ensure safety of such food available in the market.