Sometimes-ment can mean result of an action, as in advancement. The suffix-ment can be traced back to the Latin noun suffix-mentum. Although its use in English dates back to the 1300s, it wasn't until the 1500s and 1600s that a great number of words were coined with-ment.
Salmonella bacteria (there are many types) are another major cause of food poisoning in the United States. The most commonly contaminated foods are raw meat (including chicken), raw or undercooked eggs, and unpasteurized milk.
Cross-contamination of food is a common factor in the cause of foodborne illness. Foods can become contaminated by microorganisms (bacteria and viruses) from many different sources during the food preparation and storage process.