Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Birds

0:00At least 34 folks across 13 states have come down with salmonella from backyard birds, like chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Federal health officials say some of these infections resist common antibiotics, making them tougher to treat. Illness is hit from February 26th to March 31st, with 13 people hospitalized. Ages range from 1 to 78 years old and over 40 percent are kids under 5. States involved include Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Nearly 80 percent of those interviewed had contact with backyard poultry and over 90 percent of owners got their birds since January from. Spots like farm stores, officials are tracking down the sources right now. Laptast show the bacteria might dodge at least one key drug, with some resisting for others. This echoes past outbreaks, like one in 2025, that sickened over 548 states, hospitalizing 100,

1:0325, and claiming two lives. Health experts stress handwashing after handling birds, their food, or co-ops, and skipping close cuddles. Young kids, seniors, and those with weak immune systems face the biggest risks, so stay vigilant to keep these germs in check. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey, with the story.