2012 Salmonella Montevideo Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks – Map
Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Montevideo Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks (Final Update)
Posted October 12, 2012 1:30 PM ET
This outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.
Final Case Count Map
Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo, by State*
*n=93 for whom information was reported as of October 9, 2012
A total of 93 persons infected with outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo were reported from 23 states and Puerto Rico. Since the last update, 17 new cases were reported from 8 states and Puerto Rico: California (2), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Kansas (5), Kentucky (1), Missouri (4), Oklahoma (1), West Virginia (1), and Puerto Rico (1).