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Advice to Consumers

Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry (Final Update)

Posted November 8, 2013 2:30 PM ET

This outbreak appears to be over. However, live poultry, including those kept in backyard flocks, are an important cause of human Salmonella infections in the United States. More information about Salmonella from live poultry and the steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection is available.

Image of live poultry infographic.