A: Salmonella is a common food-bourne bacteria that can cause infections in the stomach and intestines. It is often found in chicken. The people that are getting sick in this recent outbreak appear to be getting it from not cooking chicken meals thoroughly. In some prepared frozen chicken dinners, the chicken appears to be fully cooked when it isn’t. So people, unless you like the idea of spending several days in the bathroom, and maybe the hospital, be sure to cook your chicken!