salmonella common name
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, an infection in the small intestine. The most common sources of salmonella are reptiles (they carry the bacteri â¦ a so washing hands after handling them is cirtical), and improperly prepared food (especially poultry and eggs).Recently there has been an outbreak of salmonella in ground turkey meat (August 2011).Answered.he most common sources of salmonella are reptiles (they carry the bacteri â¦ a so washing hands after handling them is cirtical), and improperly prepared food (especially poultry and eggs). Recently there has been an outbreak of salmonella in ground turkey meat (August 2011). Answered.