Salmonella

The Food and Environmental Safety Service is responsible for investigating confirmed cases of Salmonella food poisoning.

What is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a common type of food poisoning caused by a bacteria (germ) that causes illnesses in humans and animals.

How do you catch it?

You can catch salmonella after eating food contaminated with the germ e.g. unpasteurised milk, raw meat, undercooked poultry and eggs, etc.  Alternatively you may catch salmonella from close contact with someone who is affected.

What are the symptoms?

Salmonella usually causes diarrhoea, stomach aches and sickness,  You may also suffer headaches, tiredness, and fever.

How long is it infectious for?

In normal healthy people, the illness lasts typically 3-7 several the infection is most likely to spread to the others. 

Further information relating to Salmonella is available in the leaflet below.

Other Common Food Poisoning Organisms

The Food and Environmental Safety Service also investigate other confirmed cases of food poisoning which include:

Bacillus

Campylobacter information is available in the leaflet below.

Clostridium Perfringens

Cryptosporidium information is available in the leaflet below.

Dysentry due to Shigella

E.Coli information is available in the leaflet below. 

Staph. Aureus 

Further information about the Food and Environmental Safety Service and other contact details can be found on our Standards of Service page.

To make an enquiry or complaint in relation to Salmonella or general food poisoning please complete the attached form.