Salmonella
/sˌælməˈnɛlə/
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Definition
(noun) Any of the serotypes of the two species of rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, especially Salmonella enterica, that cause typhoid fever and salmonellosis, manifest as food poisoning and other diseases.
Sentence Examples
It is essential to prevent salmonella contamination in hen egg production.
Salmonella outbreaks blemished spinach importers' reputation for running clean factories.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The health inspector traced the outbreak of ____ to contaminated chicken at the restaurant.