date:Aug 29, 2012
Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, a common foodborne illness that can sometimes be life threatening, particularly to those with compromised or weak immune systems like small children, the elderly, or those undergoing chemotherapy.
Symptoms -- which include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, chills, and vomiting -- can come on between 8 and 72 hours of consuming contaminated food. Anyone exhibiting symptoms and concerned they may have a foodborne illness should contact their healthcare provide