How to Use salmonella in a Sentence

salmonella

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  • When flour is mixed into dough or batter and baked, salmonella germs are killed in the process, but people can get sick from the raw dough or batter.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The last time a salmonella outbreak occurred among the melons was in 2019, just before their peak season.
    — Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Raw meat carries a risk of exposure to salmonella and E. coli that could make your pet sick, and bones could splinter and cause injury to your pet.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The disease is caused by salmonella bacteria, which can be spread among birds through droppings and saliva.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • More than a dozen people across four states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 July 2023
  • Although salmonella can be killed by the heat of cooking or baking, the CDC advises parents not to let their children handle raw dough or cake mix.
    — Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 1 May 2023
  • Most commonly known, salmonella can be found in most of the items on the top 10 list, including deli meats and cheeses, ground beef, onions, turkey, chicken, papayas, peaches, cantaloupe, and flour.
    — Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Rd, Cdn, Cdces, Health, 6 Apr. 2023
  • In addition to Covid-19, Mahan said, the tests can detect flu cases and could even be adapted in the future to flag the presence of other pathogens, including salmonella or E. coli.
    — Denise Chow, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2022
  • The products, which were sold and distributed across the U.S. and in Canada, may be contaminated with salmonella.
    — Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 21 May 2022
  • Pathogens on the avocado’s surface, such as salmonella and listeria, could flourish in water, even in a cold fridge, the spokeswoman said.
    — Cordilia James, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022
  • The outbreak is the second salmonella outbreak to reach California this month after a case from Gold Medal white flour was one of 13 cases reported.
    — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2023
  • But that doesn’t eliminate the salmonella risk completely, Syers says.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 5 July 2023
  • In mid-November, a salmonella outbreak began tied to whole and pre-cut cantaloupes from multiple fruit brands.
    — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Every year, about 1.35 million people in the U.S. get sick from salmonella poisoning.
    — Michael Grabell, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Some strains of salmonella will more readily infect people than others, but all can cause illness, Jones says.
    — Becky Krystal, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The trend was similar for shigella, vibrio and salmonella.
    — Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Contact with bearded dragons kept as pets has led to a salmonella outbreak affecting at least 44 people across 25 states.
    — Andy Meek, BGR, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Just over the past year, there have been several multistate salmonella outbreaks.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Geisha seafood recalled from Walmart, Safeway, more for spoilage concerns How many people get salmonella?
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Doing so can splash bacteria, such as salmonella, onto all of your kitchen surfaces, according to the USDA.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Raw eggs are possible contaminants for salmonella and bacteria, so keep in mind there is a risk of exposure to your pet.
    — Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
  • Backyard flocks have been connected to at least 1,200 people getting sick with salmonella, Benedict said.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 18 Jan. 2023
  • In June, there were two marijuana recalls due to concerns over salmonella and aspergillus.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2023
  • The recall was issued after salmonella infantis was discovered in a five-pound bag of flour during testing.
    — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Federal health officials announced a salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupes that claimed six lives and sicked more than 400 people has ended.
    — USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
  • People who get salmonella should rest and drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Through testing, the company ruled out everything from food-borne pathogens like listeria, e.coli, and salmonella, to a range of mycotoxins caused by fungus or mold, to a high level of heavy metals.
    — Beth Kowitt, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2022
  • These proteins don’t need room to graze and expel methane, don’t waste uneaten parts of an animal, and are less likely to contain bacteria like salmonella.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Three cases of cronobacter infections and one for salmonella were reported in Minnesota, Ohio and Texas.
    — Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, 18 Feb. 2022
  • Dogs with salmonella may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 21 June 2022

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