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)

Map of United States - People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, by state of residence, as of February 19, 2019

Table showing the number of ill people arranged by state of residence.
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

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