Multistate outbreaks of human Salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry
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These outbreaks are caused by several kinds of Salmonella bacteria: Salmonella Braenderup, Salmonella Enteritidis, Salmonella Hadar, Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i-, Salmonella Indiana, Salmonella Infantis, Salmonella Mbandaka, and Salmonella Typhimurium.
As of May 25, 2017, 372 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 47 states.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 4, 2017 to May 13, 2017.
71 ill people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
36% of ill people are children younger than 5 years.
People reported purchasing live baby poultry from several sources, including feed supply stores, websites, hatcheries, and from relatives. ■