2022 Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry – Where Sick People Lived
Posted November 10, 2022
This year’s investigation of outbreaks linked to backyard poultry is over. However, any backyard poultry can carry Salmonella germs that can make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your flock.
This map shows where the 1,230 people in these Salmonella outbreaks lived.
The true number of sick people in these outbreaks is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreaks may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.
