Salmonella Infections

Nutrients connected to Salmonella Infections

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• CantaloupeDocumented risk

  A 2023 outbreak in Canada was linked to cantaloupes (190 cases, 9 deaths).

• Bean Sprouts (Mung & Lentil Sprouts)Documented risk

  Mung bean sprouts were linked to a 1988 UK Salmonella outbreak, and a Thai survey found Salmonella in 8.7% of mung bean sprout samples.

• Alfalfa & Clover SproutsDocumented risk

  Large Salmonella outbreaks have been linked to alfalfa sprouts (for example 228 cases in 13 states in 2009).

• CucumbersDocumented risk

  The 2024 outbreak caused 113 illnesses in 23 states and 28 hospitalizations; children under five, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness.

• MayonnaiseDocumented risk

  Raw-egg homemade mayonnaise can carry Salmonella.

• CuminDocumented risk

  One lot of ground cumin was recalled in 2023 over possible Salmonella; no illnesses were reported. This is one recall, not a general finding.

• Ras el hanoutDocumented risk

  FDA tested dried spices for Salmonella and found it less often at retail than in imports.

• BaharatDocumented risk

  Salmonella was found in about 6.6 percent of imported spice shipments in FDA testing (news report). Not shown for baharat specifically.

• DukkahDocumented risk

  FDA found Salmonella less often in retail dried spices than in imports; no data specific to dukkah.

• Panch phoronDocumented risk

  Salmonella was found in about 6.6 percent of imported spice shipments in FDA testing (news report). Not shown for panch phoron.

• Chaat masalaDocumented risk

  Salmonella found in imported spices; retail rates lower.

• Shichimi togarashiDocumented risk

  Salmonella was found in about 6.6 percent of imported spice shipments in FDA testing (news report). Not shown for shichimi.

• HummusDocumented risk

  A 2011 US outbreak of 23 Salmonella cases was traced to contaminated tahini used in hummus.

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