Andy Caffrey

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Once inside the bird’s gut, the Salmonellae can multiply, and they are eventually excreted. Since chickens have only one hole for all export goods, the egg cannot avoid coming into contact with Salmonellae in the bird’s feces. The bacteria are then found only on the shells of eggs—they only get inside when the shell is cracked.
Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ
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