England, Jan. 29 -- According to new research from the University of Surrey, climate change has an impact on Salmonella spread. This study builds on prior work by the researchers, which discovered that weather change is contributing to the spread of deadly diarrhoeal illnesses.

The study, led by a team of researchers at Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine, investigated the impact of different weather factors on the transmission of Salmonella - a leading cause of foodborne illnesses in Europe, accounting for nearly one in three foodborne outbreaks.

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. It's found in the intestines of animals and humans and can contaminate food if it's not cooked or handled properly. Salmonell...