The CDC warns that 109 people have become ill.
| Channel | Publish Date | Thumbnail & View Count | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
 6abc Philadelphia | 2024-08-16 11:57:44 |  1,105 Views |
Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak in 31 states including dozens in Pennsylvania
Just Recipes / Getty Images
On May 23 the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informed the public about an ongoing investigation: Salmonella has been linked to backyard poultry such as chickens and ducks in 29 states. So far the outbreak has been linked to 109 illnesses 33 hospitalizations and no deaths; 43% of the infected people have been under the age of five.
According to the CDC backyard poultry can carry Salmonella and spread it to areas where they roam. You can get sick by touching the infected poultry or surfaces that carry the bacteria and then swallowing it through your mouth or touching food. You can also get sick by eating food contaminated with Salmonella.
