2019 Salmonella Infections Linked to Backyard Poultry – Map of Reported Cases

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Posted October 22, 2019 at 5:00 PM ET

CDC and public health officials in many states investigated 13 multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry. These outbreak investigations are over.

Backyard poultry can carry Salmonella germs that can make people sick, even when the birds look healthy and clean. Backyard flock owners should always follow steps to stay healthy around their poultry.

People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella, by state of residence, as of October 22, 2019 (n=1134)

People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella, by state of residence, as of October 16, 2019

Table showing the number of ill people arranged by state of residence.
State Ill People
Alabama 19
Arkansas 16
Arizona 2
California 28
Colorado 24
Connecticut 23
DC 1
Delaware 4
Florida 17
Georgia 19
Hawaii 3
Idaho 10
Illinois 33
Indiana 35
Iowa 19
Kansas 12
Kentucky 41
Louisiana 7
Maine 24
Maryland 25
Massachusetts 36
Michigan 40
Minnesota 33
Mississippi 12
Missouri 30
Montana 2
Nebraska 15
Nevada 6
New Hampshire 15
New Jersey 12
New Mexico 6
New York 67
North Carolina 43
North Dakota 4
Ohio 79
Oklahoma 14
Oregon 17
Pennsylvania 39
Rhode Island 4
South Carolina 12
South Dakota 9
Tennessee 70
Texas 42
Utah 14
Virginia 60
Vermont 19
Washington 20
West Virginia 25
Wisconsin 21
Wyoming 6
Total 1134

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