Which statement accurately reflects Salmonella species according to the material?

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Salmonella species are pathogens with disease-causing potential across the genus. The material treats Salmonella as enteric pathogens that can cause illness in a host under appropriate exposure, dose, and host conditions, so the statement that all species are capable of producing disease best reflects their overall pathogenic potential. In practical terms for embalmers, this means treating any Salmonella presence as a health risk and applying proper precautions and disinfection. The other options contradict the documented ability of Salmonella to cause illness, since they claim harmlessness, limitation to only some species, or no disease at all.