Which of the following is NOT a recommended prevention practice for Salmonella from live poultry?

• A. Not recommended: Eat or drink around risky animals
• B. Keep live poultry away from high-risk people
• C. Clean and disinfect surfaces after contact
• D. Keep animals away from areas where food is prepared

Answer: (B)

Salmonella transmission from live poultry happens mainly through direct contact with the birds or their contaminated environment, so prevention focuses on reducing exposure and maintaining clean conditions. Not eating or drinking around risky animals reduces the chance of ingesting Salmonella; cleaning and disinfecting surfaces after contact breaks the chain of transmission; and keeping animals away from areas where food is prepared prevents contamination of food and utensils. The idea of keeping live poultry away from high-risk people, while protective in intent, is not the clearest or most effective framing in guidance because the emphasis should be on ensuring high-risk individuals do not come into contact with live poultry at all. Relying on relocating birds relative to people can be unreliable; the recommended approach is that high-risk individuals avoid handling or being around live poultry. Therefore this statement is not considered a best-practice prevention measure in the same clear, protective terms as the others.