We know salt water has healing properties and many use it for ulcers and sore throats. Turns out, it can be helpful for some in alleviating others issues, too.
This video is an excellent resource in learning how to make sure, if you going to the trouble to wear a mask and/or gloves, that you're doings so properly.
You may not even want to touch them. The CDC said "a total of 127 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 33 states."