Sickened by Salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacterium that has over 2,300 varieties and lives in the intestinal tracts of infected mammals and amphibians. The bacteria are easily transmitted through the feces of humans and animals to other humans and animals. The two most common types of Salmonella in the United States are Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium. Together, they account for half of all human infections. Salmonella outbreaks are most commonly associated with undercooked eggs, milk, poultry, and meat, but the bacteria can also contaminate fruit and produce.
