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salmonella

[sal-muh-nel-uh] / ˌsæl məˈnɛl ə /
NOUN
food poisoning
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The Food and Drug Administration has repeatedly warned that unpasteurized dairy products can carry dangerous bacteria such as salmonella, listeria, and E. coli.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Nine varieties of salty snacks from a leading national manufacturer were recalled this week amid concerns over a risk of salmonella, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

E. coli and salmonella are both well known causes of foodborne illness.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Shigella and salmonella are both bacterial infections that affect the gut and can cause symptoms including diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

They used HeLa to test the effects of steroids, chemotherapy drugs, hormones, vitamins, and environmental stress; they infected them with tuberculosis, salmonella, and the bacterium that causes vaginitis.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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