What is the term for fear of salmonella?

The term for the fear of salmonella is salmonephobia or bacteriophobia. It is a specific phobia, which is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational fear of a particular object or situation. People with salmonephobia may avoid eating certain foods, such as raw or undercooked poultry, eggs, or milk, or may engage in excessive hand washing or other cleaning rituals to reduce their risk of exposure to salmonella bacteria.