Understanding Salmonella’s Ability to Cause Illness

Salmonella is a type of bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is widespread throughout the environment and found across a large variety of food products including poultry, produce, red meat, eggs, and other products.

This guide explains how Salmonella bacteria can make people sick. It discusses where these bacteria are commonly found, such as in chicken, fruits, vegetables, red meat, and eggs. The guide also highlights that not all types of Salmonella are equally harmful and that the number of bacteria present affects the chance of getting sick.