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Summer Salmonella Surge: Eggs, Jalapeños, Backyard Poultry and Pets Tied to Outbreaks
health1 hour ago

Summer Salmonella Surge: Eggs, Jalapeños, Backyard Poultry and Pets Tied to Outbreaks

Health officials are facing multiple, concurrent salmonella outbreaks in the U.S. linked to eggs from Texas, jalapeño peppers from Mexico, backyard poultry, and pet veiled chameleons, sickening hundreds across dozens of states and causing one death; guidance stresses clean, separate, cook and chill to prevent infection, while antibiotics are usually reserved for severe cases and doctors distinguish salmonella from cyclospora in diagnosis.

via CNN|
#backyard-poultry#eggs#foodborne-illness
Salmonella Outbreaks Tied to Backyard Poultry Prompt Michigan Health Advisory
health2 months ago

Salmonella Outbreaks Tied to Backyard Poultry Prompt Michigan Health Advisory

Michigan health officials warn of three multistate Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry, especially baby chicks and ducklings, with 184 cases across 31 states including 21 in Michigan. The strains involved are Salmonella enteritidis, mbandaka, and saintpaul, and many cases involve children under five. Transmission occurs through handling birds and contaminated environments. Officials urge keeping poultry outdoors, avoiding indoor housing, washing hands after contact, keeping birds away from food areas, and seeking medical care if infection is suspected.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|
#backyard-poultry#health#outbreaks
Backyard Poultry Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 34 Across 13 States, CDC Warns
health3 months ago

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.

via USA Today|
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Dane County backyard flock diagnosed with bird flu prompts quarantine
local5 months ago

Dane County backyard flock diagnosed with bird flu prompts quarantine

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was identified in a Dane County backyard poultry flock. The premises were quarantined and the birds depopulated to prevent spread; USDA animal health officials and the Wisconsin DATCP are coordinating the response. Poultry owners are urged to enhance biosecurity and monitor flocks, reporting signs of illness as prompted. The HPAI H5N1 virus continues to circulate in wild and domestic birds across North America since 2021.

via Channel 3000|
#avian-influenza#backyard-poultry#bird-flu
health2 years ago

CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Chickens in 29 States

The CDC is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, affecting 109 people across 29 states, with 33 hospitalizations. The outbreak, which began in late February, is likely underreported. Most infected individuals had contact with backyard poultry, but no common supplier has been identified. The CDC advises thorough handwashing and avoiding close contact with poultry to prevent the spread of germs. Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.

via Martha Stewart|
#backyard-poultry#cdc#health
Salmonella Outbreaks in 29 States Tied to Backyard Poultry
health2 years ago

Salmonella Outbreaks in 29 States Tied to Backyard Poultry

The CDC is investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, affecting 109 people across 29 states, including Utah. No deaths have been reported, but 33 people have been hospitalized. The CDC advises thorough handwashing after contact with poultry and recommends stores to sanitize display areas and source poultry from hatcheries that reduce contamination.

via KSL.com|
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health3 years ago

Backyard Poultry Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Santa Barbara County

The CDC and public health officials are investigating multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry. In total, 410 illnesses have been reported from 45 states, and 84 people have been hospitalized. Salmonella is a bacterium that can be found in poultry manure which can make people sick. To avoid infection and protect your flock, follow prevention steps such as washing your hands with soap and running water after touching backyard poultry or anything where they live and roam, not kissing or snuggling poultry, and keeping poultry and the supplies you use to care for them outside of your home.

via Santa Barbara Edhat|
#backyard-poultry#cdc#health