Symptoms Of Salmonella

Salmonella, formally known as salmonellosis, is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States and affects over one million individuals per year. The salmonella bacteria can be found in the intestines of many animals, including poultry, pigs, reptiles, amphibians, pets, and sometimes humans. The bacteria’s hosts spread them through their feces, and if water contaminated by those feces is used in crop irrigation, those crops are also contaminated. Nuts, fruits, and vegetables can all be contaminated with salmonella, along with raw or undercooked animal products like meat, fish, eggs, or unpasteurized dairy products like milk or cheese.