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Originally Posted by phfgkl  Eveyone is going to have their own opinion on this subject. No one can convince me than Raw is the best, just like no one can convince people that use raw that kibble is the best. But, these kind of things that are associated with raw make me very uncomfortable. Salmonella can cause infections in dogs and cats. It can also be transferred from pets to people who ingest or handle contaminated products. Children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are most at risk.
To prevent the spread of salmonella contamination, the FDA said consumers should wash their hands for 20 seconds with hot water and soap before and after handling pet foods and treats.
Consumers should also:• Wash pet food bowls, dishes, and scooping utensils with soap and hot water after each use;
• Not use their pets’ feeding bowl as a scooping utensil. Pet owners should use a clean scoop or spoon;
• Dispose of old or spoiled pet food products in securely tied plastic bags and put them in a covered trash cans.
The FDA’s Web site has additional tips on how to safely handle pet food.
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Izzy is a therapy dog and registered through Delta. She visits the Cleveland Clinic and they will NOT allow ANY dog no matter how trained into the program or in their hospitals if they are on RAW for those reasons postd above. In simple layman terms the hospital's infectious disease specialists told me that if Izzy was on RAW she could pass germs to patients via her tongue if she should happen to lick their hand, etc.