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 Salmonella Urbana Infections Linked to Imported Maradol Papayas
- Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Newport and Infantis Infections Linked to Imported Maradol Papayas
- Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Anatum Infections Linked to Imported Maradol Papayas
- Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Agbeni Infections Linked to Pet Turtles
- Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Thompson, Salmonella Kiambu, Salmonella Agona, and Salmonella Gaminara Infections Linked to Imported Maradol Papayas
- Multistate Outbreak of Multi-drug Resistant Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Dairy Bull Calves
- Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks
Reports and Publications
Report a Foodborne Illness
Salmonella Prevention Features
- Page last reviewed: September 4, 2015
- Page last updated: September 14, 2017
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