Salmonella illnesses linked to contact with backyard poultry
Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, April 2026
Apr. 23, 2026
For Everyone
Public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to contact with backyard poultry. Any backyard poultry can carry Salmonella germs that can make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your flock.
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Investigation of a multistate <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak linked to backyard poultry.
NOTE/COMMENT: They don't even have to consume it to get Salmonella... They are getting Salmonella by simply handling live poultry,,
I am but a layperson on the matter but I don't understand why this is even happening because shouldn't farmers be masking and using gloves and goggles anyway because of potential avian flu? It just surprises me people aren't already taking precautions against avian flu because if they were I assume the same precautions might ward off Salmonella as well.
"The precautions for avian flu and Salmonella
are highly compatible, with good hygiene, thorough cooking , and avoiding contact with sick birds or their feces being effective against both. Key actions include washing hands frequently, wearing gloves when handling poultry/bird feeders, and preventing wild birds from interacting with backyard flocks"
"Public Health Actions
CDC advises everyone to take steps to stay healthy around backyard poultry. CDC and state partners are working with hatcheries and stores that sell poultry to educate new poultry owners and control the spread of Salmonella at hatcheries."
P.S. I'm always making the same point over and over: By taking precautions such as masking, washing hands and clothes, etc. we wind up protecting ourselves not just from one virus but from a multitude of viruses. When you mask, you wind up protecting yourself from numerous airborne illness and airborne diseases simultneously all at the same time.
