US Edition34 People in 13 States Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
Nearly 80% of interviewed patients reported contact with backyard poultry, and samples from 34 people showed possible resistance to common antibiotics.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 34 Salmonella cases across 13 states linked to backyard poultry, with illnesses occurring between late February and late March.
- Bacterial samples revealed resistance to at least one medication commonly used to treat Salmonella, while nearly 80% of interviewed patients reported contact with backyard birds.
- More than 40% of infected individuals are children younger than 5, and 13 people required hospitalization due to the severity of the illness, the CDC reported.
- CDC officials advise owners to wash hands immediately after touching poultry or their environment, and children 5 years and younger should avoid handling chicks entirely.
- In 2025, the CDC recorded more than 500 Salmonella cases across 48 states, resulting in 125 hospitalizations and two deaths, providing context for the current outbreak's significance.
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CDC Announces Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Chickens—Here’s What to Know
The outbreak spans across 13 states.Credit: Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design.Key PointsA Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has infected 34 people across 13 states.Wash hands thoroughly after contact with chickens, ducks, their eggs or their habitats.Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea and nausea; seek care if signs appear after exposure.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just announced a Salm…
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34 people in 13 states sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry
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CDC Announces Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chicken in 13 States
Here's what you need to know. Credit: Allrecipes / Adobe StockThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multi-state Salmonella outbreak that's linked to backyard poultry, including chickens and ducks. At the time of this reporting, 34 cases of Salmonella infections have been reported, with 13 individuals requiring hospitalization. However, the CDC says the actual number of Salmonella infections may be much higher, a…
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Griffin Daily NewsCDC warns of drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry
At least 34 people in 13 states have been sickened with salmonella poisoning traced to contact with backyard poultry, including some with infections resistant to common antibiotics, federal health officials said.
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