The study by Zining Wang and colleagues provides a comprehensive review and meta-analysis of *Salmonella* outbreak (SO) data in China from 1949 to 2023. The research aims to summarize the patterns of SO, estimate epidemiological indicators, and contribute to understanding epidemic trends and prevention priorities. A systematic review of 1,134 qualitative reports and a meta-analysis of 506 high-quality studies were conducted, resulting in a dataset with over 46,494 entries. The study highlights the importance of understanding SO in China, where *Salmonella* is a leading cause of bacterial foodborne illnesses. The data includes spatiotemporal background, patient information, laboratory tests, and clinical management details. The authors also provide initial literature collection datasets and socio-economic and climate information for relevant regions. The study's findings can inform policy-making and predictive modeling to mitigate the impact of significant epidemics. The data is available on the Figshare platform under a CC-BY license.The study by Zining Wang and colleagues provides a comprehensive review and meta-analysis of *Salmonella* outbreak (SO) data in China from 1949 to 2023. The research aims to summarize the patterns of SO, estimate epidemiological indicators, and contribute to understanding epidemic trends and prevention priorities. A systematic review of 1,134 qualitative reports and a meta-analysis of 506 high-quality studies were conducted, resulting in a dataset with over 46,494 entries. The study highlights the importance of understanding SO in China, where *Salmonella* is a leading cause of bacterial foodborne illnesses. The data includes spatiotemporal background, patient information, laboratory tests, and clinical management details. The authors also provide initial literature collection datasets and socio-economic and climate information for relevant regions. The study's findings can inform policy-making and predictive modeling to mitigate the impact of significant epidemics. The data is available on the Figshare platform under a CC-BY license.