Salmonella Blog

Salmonella bacteria is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that each year an estimated 1.2 million cases of illness are due to salmonella

Reptiles and Salmonella

Being a pet parent requires a lot of work but the joy and companionship they bring is unmatched. To date, we share our house with 2 dogs, 4 cats, 2 snakes, a parakeet, a tarantula, and a bearded dragon named…

Salmonella Alters Your DNA

When we think about DNA altering, at least for me, one of the first things that come to mind is science fiction. As a writer, science fiction is not my area of expertise, but I have read my fair share…

Backyard Chickens Salmonella

Salmonella is one of the most common foodborne illnesses in the United States. You can get it from red onions, lettuce, sprouts — even from nut butters like peanut butter. And guess what? Backyard Chickens. Backyard Chickens Salmonella outbreaks sweep…

Backyard Chickens Cause Salmonella in Australia

Reports show the recent outbreak of Salmonella in Queensland is caused by backyard chickens. This time the Backyard Chickens Salmonella Australia outbreak happened to be Salmonella Typhimurium. A more common strain than last year’s rare Salmonella Enteritidis derived from infected…