2022 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons – Where Sick People Lived
Posted June 16, 2022
This outbreak investigation is over. Bearded dragons can carry Salmonella germs that can spread to you and make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your bearded dragon.
This map shows where the 56 people in this Salmonella outbreak lived.
The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.
