Backyard Poultry Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 34 Across 13 States, CDC Warns

CDC reports 34 people in 13 states have been sickened by the same salmonella strain linked to backyard poultry; 13 are hospitalized and there have been no deaths. Officials urge strict handwashing after handling birds, using dedicated footwear, keeping bird-related items outside the home, supervising children around coops, and avoiding kissing or eating around poultry, as children under 5 and seniors are at higher risk.