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Many of us consider our pet cats and dogs so much a part of the family that we share everything from couch space to kitchen space. It seems we may also share bacteria.

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A new study published Monday in Pediatrics suggests that some young children of pet owners may get salmonella poisoning just by touching surfaces that come into contact with dry cat and dog food.