noun
- a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning and other infections in humans and animals
Usage: medical; microbiology
Examples
- The restaurant was closed after several customers got sick from salmonella.
- Raw eggs can contain salmonella bacteria.
- Proper cooking temperatures kill salmonella in poultry.
- The health department traced the outbreak to salmonella contamination.
- Washing hands after handling raw chicken prevents salmonella infection.
- Salmonella poisoning causes fever, nausea, and diarrhea.