Every year, Salmonella is estimated [PDF - 1 page] to cause one million foodborne illnesses in the United States, with 19,000 hospitalizations and 380 deaths. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized.
Salmonella Outbreaks
- Multistate Outbreak of Multidrug Resistant Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Contact with Dairy Bull Calves
- Eight Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks
- Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Virchow Infections Linked to Garden of Life RAW Meal Organic Shake & Meal Products
- Four Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles
Reports and Publications
Report a Foodborne Illness
Salmonella Prevention Features
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- Page last updated: December 30, 2016
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