State of Ohio investigating outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella
Columbus ‐‐ State officials report that eight separate Salmonella illnesses in Ohio are part of a multistate outbreak associated with chicks and/or ducklings purchased this year at agricultural supply stores sourced from an Ohio hatchery. These birds were sold at numerous agricultural outlets across the state and with these confirmed reports of Salmonella infections health officials are encouraging any purchaser of baby chicks this year to use caution in their handling and care.
Click here to read the press release from the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Agriculture.pdf
Additional Resources
salmonella baby poultry flier (English).pdf
salmonella baby poultry (Spanish).pdf
Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2011.pdf
For more information visit the CDC Web sites listed below:
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/altona-baby-chicks/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/SalmonellaPoultry/
http://www.cdc.gov/features/salmonellababybirds/
April 21st-28th is National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). 