What Is Salmonella Commonly Found In?

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that colonizes raw fish, eggs and meat, as well as some processed foods. The bacteria infect the gut and cause nausea and vomiting — salmonella prime culprit in food poisoning cases.

Salmonella is a bacterial infection that often causes food poisoning because it affects the digestive tract. Salmonella infection (called salmonellosis) is usually not serious, and most people recover within a week.

Symptoms of Salmonella usually occur within six hours to six days after consuming food or touching an animal contaminated with the bacteria and include:

• Nausea 
• Vomiting
• Fever 
  • Usually lasts 2 or 3 days
• Diarrhea 
  • Usually lasts 4 to 10 days
  • May be watery or bloody
• Abdominal pain or cramping

Foods that commonly have Salmonella bacteria include: 

• Eggs
• Beef
• Chicken 
• Turkey
• Pork
• Dairy products
• Raw and undercooked meat
• Raw fruits or vegetables
• Sprouts
• Processed foods
  • Nut butters
  • Frozen pot pies
  • Chicken nuggets
  • Stuffed chicken entrees

People can also get salmonellosis from touching certain animals, including:

• Chickens
• Ducks
• Turtles

Salmonella infection usually goes away on its own, and treatment may not be needed. 

Antibiotics may be prescribed for patients at higher risk of serious illness, including: 

• Babies under 1 year old
• Adults over 50 years of age
• People with a weak immune system

Home remedies for symptoms of Salmonella infection include: 

• Rest 
• Drink plenty of liquids that contain water, salt, and sugar, such as water mixed with juice, soda, or broth
• Eat small amounts of food if you can
  • Avoid foods high in fat, which may worsen symptoms