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CDC: 34 Sick, 13 Hospitalized from Backyard Poultry Salmonella

4/28/2026

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The CDC reports 34 people in 13 states fell ill with a salmonella strain linked to backyard poultry, causing 13 hospitalizations.
Children under five account for 40% of cases, with a median age of 12.
Local health workers found 79% of surveyed patients had recent contact with backyard chickens, ducks or turkeys.
Officials advise washing hands after handling birds or their environment and avoiding eating or drinking near poultry.

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Story summary

The CDC reports 34 people in 13 states fell ill with a salmonella strain linked to backyard poultry, causing 13 hospitalizations.
Children under five account for 40% of cases, with a median age of 12.
Local health workers found 79% of surveyed patients had recent contact with backyard chickens, ducks or turkeys.
Officials advise washing hands after handling birds or their environment and avoiding eating or drinking near poultry.