2018 Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Chicken Products – Timeline of Reported Cases
Final Update
Posted February 21, 2019 at 3:00 PM ET
This investigation is over. Illnesses could continue because this Salmonella strain appears to be widespread in the chicken industry. People can get a Salmonella infection from eating undercooked chicken or touching raw chicken, including packaged raw pet food. Always cook chicken thoroughly. Get CDC’s tips to prevent foodborne illness from chicken.
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis by date of illness onset*
*n=129 for whom information was reported as of February 19, 2019. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information.
Previous Timelines
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis by date of illness onset*
*n=92 for whom information was reported as of October 15, 2018. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information.
