Salmonellosis is caused by infection with bacteria called Salmonella. In Australia, most Salmonella infections occur after eating contaminated food or sometimes after contact with another person with the infection.
Safe food handling including thorough cooking of meat, poultry and eggs and good hand hygiene can prevent infection.
Further information
For further information please see the fact sheet or contact your local public health unit on
1300 066 055.
Additional resources
NSW Health.
Staying safe around pets and animals fact sheet.
