Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

Contaminated milk from one plant in Illinois sickened thousands with ‘Salmonella’ in 1985 − as outbreaks rise in the US, lessons from this one remain true

A valve that mixed raw milk with pasteurized milk at Hillfarm Dairy may have been the source of contamination. This was the milk processing area of the plant. AP Photo/Mark EliasIn 1985, contaminated milk in Illinois led to a Salmonella outbreak that infected hundreds of thousands of people across the United States and caused at least 12 deaths. At the time, it was the largest single outbreak of foodborne illness in the U.S. and remains the wors…

New salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

A new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has sickened at least seven people in six states, including Illinois, health officials said Monday.

Backyard chickens responsible for latest Salmonella outbreak: What to know

The CDC says backyard chickens are responsible for latest Salmonella outbreak.

CDC announces Salmonella poultry outbreak as FDA issues Salmonella tomato recalls

Two government agencies are warning Americans about threats from Salmonella outbreaks this week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cautioned about a multi-state outbreak of the potentially deadly bacteria in poultry, while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted two recall notices about tomatoes that are feared to be tainted with Salmonella. Although the poultry and tomato salmonella outbreaks are not reported to…

Salmonella Outbreak in 6 States Tied to Backyard Poultry, CDC Says

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chickens and Ducks at Homes: CDC

An outbreak of salmonella has been linked to poultry in people’s backyards, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 5. Seven people across six states have become sick from salmonella “after contact with backyard poultry,” the CDC said in an alert. Although none of the individuals have required hospitalization, and no deaths have been recorded, health officials are urging people to be careful if they have poultry such as chicke…