CDC: Backyard Poultry Could Be Making You Sick 　

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July 2nd, 2023

Public health officials are investigating multistate outbreaks of Salmonella linked to contact with backyard poultry.

Public health officials are investigating multistate outbreaks of Salmonella linked to contact with backyard poultry. Any backyard poultry can carry Salmonella germs that can make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your flock.

Fast Facts

Illnesses: 410 (306 new)

Hospitalizations: 84 (65 new)

Deaths: 0

States: 45 (14 new)

Investigation status: Active (first posted on May 19, 2023)

Backyard poultry, like chickens and ducks, can carry Salmonella germs even if they look healthy and clean. These germs can easily spread to anything in the areas where the poultry live and roam.

You can get sick from touching your backyard poultry or anything in their environment and then touching your mouth or food and swallowing Salmonella germs.

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