Salmonella
Salmonella, the name of a group of bacteria, is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States. Usually, symptoms last 4 - 7 days and most people get better without treatment. But, salmonella can be more serious in older adults, infants, and persons with chronic illnesses.
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Incubation Period | 1-3 days |
Symptoms | Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, vomiting |
Duration of Illness | 4-7 days |
| What Do I Do? | Drink plenty of fluids and get rest. If you cannot drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration or if your symptoms are severe, call your doctor. Antibiotics may be used if the infection spreads from the intestines. |
General Information
Salmonella Infections (NIH MedlinePlus)
Trusted health information on causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Salmonella (CDC)
General information plus details on previous outbreaks.
Salmonella and Salmonellosis (USDA)
General information plus directives and notices, compliance guidelines, data collection and reports, and more.
Salmonella (FDA)
From the Bad Bug Book ; provides basic facts, including associated foods, frequency of disease, complications, and target populations.
Don’t Kiss a Frog (CDC)
The danger of reptiles and amphibians carrying and spreading salmonella and how to prevent infection
Listen to the podcast (3:50 minutes)
Salmonella and Nuts
Pistachio Product Recalls (FDA)
Update on the 2009 recall, plus access to a searchable database of recalled products.
Peanut Products Recall (FDA)
Update on the 2008-2009 recall, plus access to a searchable database of recalled products.
