Can the juice from uncooked crab give you salmonella?

Raw crabs can carry bacteria that cause Salmonellosis, which is a food poisoning disease. The bacteria can be present in the crab’s digestive system and on the shell, and can contaminate the meat and juices when the crab is opened or cooked. Symptoms of salmonella food poisoning include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. In severe cases, salmonella can cause dehydration and hospitalization.

To avoid salmonella food poisoning, it is important to cook crab meat thoroughly before eating it. The internal temperature of the crab meat should reach at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit to kill any harmful bacteria. Additionally, it is important to avoid cross-contamination between raw and cooked crab meat, and to wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw crab.