Salmonella

food-safety

Salmonella bacteria are commonly found in the intestinal tracts of poultry, and many live chickens carry Salmonella in their gut without appearing ill. This means, at a general...

food-safety

Salmonella outbreaks linked to lettuce typically occur when contaminated water, manure, or equipment introduces the bacteria to leafy greens during growing, harvest, or processi...

food-safety

A salmonella cucumber recall is issued when producers, distributors, or regulators detect Salmonella bacteria in cucumbers that are already on store shelves or in transit. Salmo...

food-safety

You cannot reliably tell if an egg has salmonella by sight, smell, taste, or texture. Salmonella bacteria do not change the appearance, odor, or flavor of eggs in predictable wa...

food-safety

Eating raw or undercooked turkey can introduce harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, and parasites like Trichinella, which can cause foodborne illness. Symptoms...

Safety and Wellness

Several pet food brands were voluntarily recalled after routine testing and distributor reports indicated possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella in pet food can affect bo...

food-safety

Pizza Salmonella risk arises when Salmonella bacteria contaminate ingredients or surfaces involved in making or serving pizza. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause foodborne...

food-safety

A salmonella outbreak tied to turkey occurs when multiple people report illness from the same strain of Salmonella traced to turkey products. These bacteria commonly colonize po...

food-safety

Eggs are a nutritious staple, but when Salmonella contamination is involved, recalls and health concerns can arise. This evergreen explainer clarifies how Salmonella can appear...

food-safety

In 2018, several egg recalls were issued due to potential Salmonella contamination. These actions were taken by regulators and egg producers after routine testing identified Sal...