Definitions

1. noun

A genus of rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria that causes food poisoning and gastroenteritis in humans, commonly found in contaminated food and water.

“The restaurant was shut down due to a salmonella outbreak, and the health department is investigating the cause.”

2. adjective

Relating to or caused by the bacterium Salmonella, especially in relation to food poisoning.

“The salmonella contamination was confirmed after several customers reported symptoms of food poisoning.”