Seven outbreaks of salmonella linked to backyard poultry flocks have caused 324 cases of illnesses in 35 states since January, according to Meatingplace. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week reported one death in the outbreak. An investigation found the culprit to be human contact with live poultry such as chicks and ducklings from multiple hatcheries. The CDC says the outbreaks are expected to continue for several months as “flock owners might be unaware of the risk of salmonella infection from live poultry.” The agency found 27 percent of the reported illnesses were found in children five years of age or younger. Interviews by the CDC and other agencies found those who became sick said they bought live baby poultry from several different suppliers, including feed supply stores, co-ops, hatcheries and friends.
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