2020 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons – Timeline
Final Update
Posted November 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM ET
This outbreak investigation is over. However, people can still get a Salmonella infection from pet bearded dragons. Always take steps to stay healthy around pet bearded dragons.
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Muenster, by date of illness onset*
*n=18 for whom information was estimated or reported as of November 20, 2020.
Previous Timelines
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Muenster, by date of illness onset*
*n=13 for whom information was estimated or reported as of September 25, 2020.
Illnesses that started after August 31, 2020 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
