2018 Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Chicken Products – Map 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 state of residence, as of February 19, 2019 (n=129)
States | Ill People |
---|---|
Alabama | 1 |
Arkansas | 2 |
California | 1 |
Colorado | 1 |
Connecticut | 3 |
Delaware | 3 |
Florida | 2 |
Georgia | 2 |
Hawaii | 1 |
Illinois | 7 |
Indiana | 1 |
Kentucky | 2 |
Louisiana | 2 |
Maine | 1 |
Maryland | 4 |
Massachusetts | 17 |
Michigan | 4 |
Minnesota | 5 |
Missouri | 3 |
North Carolina | 7 |
Nebraska | 1 |
New Jersey | 9 |
New York | 18 |
Ohio | 8 |
Pennsylvania | 13 |
Rhode Island | 2 |
South Carolina | 1 |
Tennessee | 1 |
Texas | 2 |
Virginia | 2 |
Washington | 2 |
Wisconsin | 1 |
Total | 129 |