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Does salmonella have a rotten smell?
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No: Salmonella usually does not affect the smell, taste or appearance of food.
Answered 10/26/2018
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Generally - no: Salmonella does not usually affect the taste or smell of food to include chicken. Ref: https://now.tufts.edu/articles/food-bacteria-smell-taste-bad-illness
Answered 10/27/2018
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