A "salmonella outbreak" refers to a situation where many people become sick from eating food contaminated with a harmful bacteria called salmonella. Full definition
Food Safety & Hokto Mushrooms Posted on September 28th, 2010 America's food supply is among the safest in the world, yet the recent salmonella outbreak in eggs has some people wondering about what is safe to eat and what to do to avoid food - borne illness. (pearltrees.com)
Charlie Mills, age 5, is one of more than 500 people sickened in an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers (health.com)
Another recent salmonella outbreak infected 285 people in 27 states, killing one. (fortune.com)