Yes, Salmonella can be effectively killed by cooking when the correct temperatures are reached and maintained. According to a study, exposure to a temperature of 140°F (60°C) to 149°F (65°) for several minutes is sufficient to destroy salmonella bacteria.
The 7 Most Common Disease-Causing Bacteria
Millions of bacteria live with us. Most of them are harmless (they even live inside our bodies!), and even beneficial to us like Lactobacillus. However, 1% of the bacterial population make us sick. Among this 1% are the 7 most common disease-causing bacteria.