Salmonella
10 Active OutbreaksSalmonella is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. It's one of the most common foodborne illnesses, with about 1.35 million infections annually in the U.S., primarily from contaminated food.
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What is Salmonella?
Salmonella bacteria live in the intestines of animals and humans. Most infections result from eating contaminated food (poultry, eggs, produce, peanut butter). While most people recover without treatment in 4-7 days, it can be life-threatening for young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. About 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths occur annually in the U.S.
Symptoms
- Diarrhea (may be bloody)
- Fever and chills
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headache
- Symptoms last 4-7 days
- Severe cases: Dehydration, bacteremia (blood infection)
Transmission
Eating contaminated food (especially poultry, eggs, produce); contact with infected animals (reptiles, birds, backyard poultry); person-to-person (poor hygiene); contaminated water
Contagious Period: Several days to several weeks after infection; some become chronic carriers
Prevention
- Cook poultry to 165°F, ground meat to 160°F
- Avoid raw or undercooked eggs and meat
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat, pets, or using bathroom
- Prevent cross-contamination (separate cutting boards for raw meat)
- Refrigerate food within 2 hours (1 hour if temp >90°F)
- Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly
- Don't prepare food when ill with diarrhea
- Avoid unpasteurized milk and juice
- Wash hands after handling reptiles, birds, or backyard poultry
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Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Illnesses in 15 States, F.D.A. Says
Officials are investigating after multiple strains of E. coli and a type of salmonella sickened dozens of people across the United States. Two people were infected with both salmonella and E. coli.
Federal public health officials on Friday cautioned against eating or serving alfalfa sprouts from a Minnesota-based company after dozens were sickened across the United States.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating an outbreak of E. col
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Jalapeños sold at Costco recalled. See affected products
Jalapeño peppers sold at Costco stores are being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.
The recall was initiated by Houston-based Dairyland Produce, LLC, doing business as Hardie's Fresh Foods. The peppers were sold in stores across Texas, according to an Aug. 17 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice. Hardie's has since stopped producing and distributing the peppers, according to the agency.
The warning comes amid a spate of jalapeño recalls linked to a multi-state sal
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One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
A person has died and hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella food posioning in an outbreak that UK experts believe is linked to eating food made with imported eggs.
The UK Health Security Agency has launched an investigation into the 207 cases it has seen in the past year, with most recorded in recent weeks.
More than a third of those affected - some babies and others as old as 90 - have needed hospital care, with two developing serious blood poisoning. Most people get better without treatmen
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Explainer-What to know about the multistate salmonella outbreak in the US
Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. health authorities are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella javiana infections linked to jalapeno peppers.
The investigation is being carried out jointly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, alongside state and local health departments.
The FDA said reported illnesses began between June 19 and August 2.
The salmonella outbreak comes as U.S. health officials also investigate a multistate Cyclo
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Mexican jalapenos tied to Salmonella outbreak in 27 US states - AOL
By Abu Sultan and Mrinmay Dey
Aug 5 (Reuters) - U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeno peppers that has sickened 345 people in 27 states, prompting supplier Coast Citrus Distributors to recall peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA.
Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said 36 hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported, while the investigation
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These recalled eggs could still be in your fridge. See list
If you have eggs in your refrigerator, it may be a good idea to double check them before you eat them.
Midwest Poultry Services L.P. issued a recall on July 22 for nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs from Texas due to potential salmonella enteritidis contamination, according to a recall report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
As of the latest FDA update on July 24, a salmonella outbreak linked to the recalled eggs has sickened at least 98 people and hospitalized 2
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25 States Affected by Drink Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk - AOL
A widespread recall of specialty drink products has been issued across the U.S., affecting consumers and businesses in 25 states after officials warned of a potentially "serious" health risk tied to contamination.
The recall, announced by SKS Copack and published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 23, 2026, involves a range of powdered beverage mixes that may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause severe illness in some individuals.
What Drinks Are Being R
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Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs leaves nearly 100 people ill
Nearly 100 people across 17 states have now fallen ill in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs.
The 98 people were infected between 21 November and 30 June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
No deaths have been reported in the outbreak, but 26 people have required hospital treatment.
Investigators said that eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services are a likely source of the infection, but the Indiana-based company's products do not account for all of the illnesses.
The com
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Cyclosporiasis cases climb in US. What to know about symptoms, prevention
A parasitic illness called cyclosporiasis is on the rise in the United States, with over 140 people becoming ill, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness, but unlike typical food poisoning caused by bacteria such as Salmonella or E. coli, it is caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis.
While most bacterial foodborne illnesses resolve within a few days, cyclosporiasis can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms that pers
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1.5 million people died of foodborne illnesses in one year. What can you do?
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A study reveals that foodborne illnesses caused an estimated 1.5 million deaths worldwide in 2021.
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Experts say common culprits include salmonella, E. coli and listeria, which can lead to severe complications.
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Simple precautions like proper food handling and refrigerating foods within two hours can reduce your risk.
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Foodborne illnesses aren't just a nuisance after a questionable meal; they are a significant cause of death and severe dise
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Last reviewed: 2026-09-01
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