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.
Food Poisoning on the Rise. It seems like reports of foodborne illness are becoming more common these days. In 2014 we saw several major multistate outbreaks, including salmonella from bean sprouts, nut butters, chicken, and cheese; listeria from caramel apples, cheese, and other dairy products; and E. coli from ground beef.