2016 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Contact with Dairy Calves – Map

Final Update

Posted February 16, 2018 1:30 PM ET

This outbreak investigation is over. Illnesses could continue because people may not know they could get a Salmonella infection from contact with dairy calves or other cattle. Information about how to prevent illness when handling calves and cattle is available for Livestock Handlers.

People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Heidelberg, by state of residence, as of February 12, 2018 (n=56)

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg, by state of residence, as of February 12, 2018

Table showing the number of ill people per state.
States Ill People
California 2
Iowa 3
Idaho 1
Indiana 2
Kentucky 3
Minnesota 6
Missouri 7
North Dakota 1
New Jersey 1
Ohio 3
Oklahoma 1
South Dakota 5
Texas 2
Virginia 1
Wisconsin 18

Previous Case Count Updates