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Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Hadar Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks (Final Update)

Posted October 12, 2012 10:15 AM ET

This outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.

Current Case Count Map

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar, by State*

*n=46 for whom information was reported as of October 9, 2012

A total of 46 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar were reported from 11 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: Arizona (2), California (2), Colorado (5), Idaho (6), Illinois (4), Oregon (6), Tennessee (2), Texas (1), Utah (6), Washington (10), and Wyoming (2).

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Previous Case Count Maps

July 19, 2012

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar, by State*

*n=37 for whom information was reported as of July 19, 2012

A total of 37 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar have been reported from 11 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (2), California (1), Colorado (3), Idaho (5), Illinois (2), Oregon (5), Tennessee (2), Texas (1), Utah (5), Washington (9), and Wyoming (2).