{"id":2969,"date":"2026-04-30T21:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2969"},"modified":"2026-04-30T21:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:21:15","slug":"salmonella-outbreak-across-13-states-has-been-linked-to-backyard-chickens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2969","title":{"rendered":"Salmonella Outbreak Across 13 States Has Been Linked To Backyard Chickens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-hl6xtf e1wzc3k51\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><span class=\"css-1rzbsk9 e1wzc3k50\">2 min read<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1jx1kps etlajd2\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section\" class=\"css-p1fz9n e1q3dcg6\">\n<h3 data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header\" class=\"css-1fv4nwp e1q3dcg5\"><button aria-label=\"Hide Key Points section\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header-button\" class=\"css-ec8vqf e1q3dcg4\"><\/p>\n<p>Key Points<\/p>\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-wrapper\" data-collapsible-open=\"true\" class=\"css-lhm19 e1q3dcg0\"><span data-testid=\"iconRight\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-right\" class=\"css-1ep4808 e1q3dcg1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/caret-right-regular.a6ec664.svg\" alt=\"Caret Right\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/h3>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section-text\" class=\"css-nzvxqj e1q3dcg3\">\n<div class=\"css-ex91la etlajd1\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>A Salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 30 people has been linked to backyard poultry.<\/li>\n<li>Illnesses have been reported across 13 states, with the majority reporting having chickens or ducks at home.<\/li>\n<li>The CDC is working to educate hatcheries and stores that sell poultry to help control the spread of Salmonella.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Maintaining your own backyard chicken coop comes with many benefits, with fresh eggs at the top of the list. But raising chickens is not without its pitfalls, as many people are now realizing. Over 30 people across 13 different states have succumbed to Salmonella poisoning that has since been linked to backyard poultry, including chickens and ducks kept at home.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Salmonella is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. It\u2019s typically foodborne, resulting from contaminated, undercooked food (like poultry and eggs) or water, causing diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Most people recover in a few days, but some cases require medical attention.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The reported illnesses began at the end of February and continued through the end of March, with 13 known hospitalizations. As of April 13, 34 people infected with the outbreak strain have been reported from 13 states. The <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/salmonella\/outbreaks\/saintpaul-04-26\/investigation.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/salmonella\/outbreaks\/saintpaul-04-26\/investigation.html\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"CDC\" data-node-id=\"2.1\" class=\"body-link css-8bav6j emevuu60\">CDC<\/a> notes that the number of people affected is likely much higher than the number reported, because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. Over 90% of those who fell ill and own backyard poultry purchased their chickens this year.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-22\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-23\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside data-nitrous-content-id=\"recirculation_unit_related_story\" class=\"css-1fm2v8u e94w1mj13\">\n<h2 class=\"css-1xumt3f e94w1mj11\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k0\"\/><span class=\"css-0 e94w1mj10\">Related Story<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The CDC recommends thoroughly washing your hands after contact with eggs, poultry, and areas where they roam; avoiding eating or drinking when near your animals; supervising children near the animals; and handling eggs safely, collecting them frequently to keep them clean, and tossing away any that are cracked.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The CDC is working hand in hand with state partners to educate hatcheries and stores that sell poultry to help control the spread of Salmonella<em data-node-id=\"6.1\">.<\/em> Those exhibiting symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, are encouraged to contact their healthcare providers.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-24\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside data-nitrous-content-id=\"recirculation_unit_more_food_news\" class=\"css-1i29kyj e94w1mj3\"\/><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 min read Key Points A Salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 30 people has been linked to backyard poultry. Illnesses have been reported across 13 states, with the majority reporting having chickens or ducks at home. 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