How is salmonella contaminating so many things? What to know from a food safety expert

As of August 2026, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 10 outbreaks related to Salmonella this year linked to a variety of sources, including jalapeno peppers, backyard poultry and shell eggs, moringa leaf powder and reptiles like turtles, chameleons, geckos and bearded dragons.

From eggs and jalapenos to dog food, granola and pet turtles -- it seems like you can catch a Salmonella infection from just about anything these days.

Will salmonellosis turn your eggs sunny-side up into a biohazard? wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Does it feel like Salmonella is contaminating everything these days? From the food you eat and the pets you love to the surfaces you touch and the recreational areas you enjoy, this deadly bacterium can be found almost e

Food Safety officials inspected 34 canteens and kitchens functioning in government and private medical college hostels in Karnataka on August 27, issuing notices to five establishments for deficiencies found during the inspections.In one canteen, the officials found violations related to labelling and seized 7 kg of ex