Salmonella
7 Active OutbreaksSalmonella is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. It's one of the most common foodborne illnesses, with about 1.35 million infections annually in the U.S., primarily from contaminated food.
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What is Salmonella?
Salmonella bacteria live in the intestines of animals and humans. Most infections result from eating contaminated food (poultry, eggs, produce, peanut butter). While most people recover without treatment in 4-7 days, it can be life-threatening for young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. About 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths occur annually in the U.S.
Symptoms
- Diarrhea (may be bloody)
- Fever and chills
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headache
- Symptoms last 4-7 days
- Severe cases: Dehydration, bacteremia (blood infection)
Transmission
Eating contaminated food (especially poultry, eggs, produce); contact with infected animals (reptiles, birds, backyard poultry); person-to-person (poor hygiene); contaminated water
Contagious Period: Several days to several weeks after infection; some become chronic carriers
Prevention
- Cook poultry to 165°F, ground meat to 160°F
- Avoid raw or undercooked eggs and meat
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat, pets, or using bathroom
- Prevent cross-contamination (separate cutting boards for raw meat)
- Refrigerate food within 2 hours (1 hour if temp >90°F)
- Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly
- Don't prepare food when ill with diarrhea
- Avoid unpasteurized milk and juice
- Wash hands after handling reptiles, birds, or backyard poultry
Active Outbreaks & Recent Cases
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25 States Affected by Drink Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk - AOL
A widespread recall of specialty drink products has been issued across the U.S., affecting consumers and businesses in 25 states after officials warned of a potentially "serious" health risk tied to contamination.
The recall, announced by SKS Copack and published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 23, 2026, involves a range of powdered beverage mixes that may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause severe illness in some individuals.
What Drinks Are Being R
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Poultry Hits 184, Children Under 5 Heavily Affected, CDC Says
The CDC said the outbreak has led to 53 hospitalizations, including 40 in the latest update, and one death in Washington state. More than a quarter of those affected are children younger than 5.
Health officials are monitoring three related multistate outbreaks linked to contact with backyard poultry, such as chickens and ducks. The CDC said the largest outbreak involves an unusually high number of people reporting exposure to ducks.
The agency said outbreak strains have been traced to five hat
Tesco issues urgent recall due to possible salmonella presence in Good4U 'Super Greens' product
Tesco has issued an urgent recall for the product Good4U Super Sprouts Super Greens due to a possible presence of salmonella.
The date of the recall was issued on April 22nd, the batch codes are from the use by dates: 22/04/2026, 26/04/2026, 29/04/2026, 30/04/2026 and 03/05/2026.
A statement from Tesco reads: "If you've bought an affected product, please don't eat it. Instead, return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required. Use our store locator to find you
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Salmonella Outbreak Hospitalizes Dozens -- CDC Links Cases to Backyard Flocks
"Children younger than 5 years old shouldn't handle the birds," warns the CDC.
Spring is peak chick season, but that comes with some risks. A CDC warning links a growing Salmonella outbreak across 13 states to backyard chickens, sickening dozens and hospitalizing several people.
Nearly half of the cases involve children under age five, a group at higher risk for severe illness. Health officials say even healthy-looking birds can carry the bacteria and spread it through contact with feathers, eg
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Map shows drug-resistant salmonella outbreak across 13 states
Children account for a significant share of cases, with CDC data showing more than four in 10 patients are under 5 years old. No deaths have been reported.
Laboratory testing shows the outbreak strain may be resistant to key antibiotics. The CDC warns many more infections may be going undetected.
CDC investigators say their findings show that contact with backyard poultry is making people sick. Any backyard poultry -- including chickens and ducks -- can carry salmonella germs capable of causing
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Dozens fall ill due to drug-resistant salmonella linked to chicken and eggs
More than two dozen people across 13 states have become ill with salmonella-linked food poisoning, some with antibiotic-resistant strains, between February and March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Over a roughly one-month period, 34 people were infected with salmonella, mostly after coming into contact with backyard poultry such as chickens, ducks, turkeys or geese. Approximately 13 of the people infected were hospitalized as a result.
While there have been no deaths asso
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Popular snacks, frozen pizzas sold nationwide recalled due to Salmonella: What to know
Some of the recalled products were sold under Walmart's Great Value brand
A public health alert has been issued for popular snacks and frozen meals sold at grocery stores nationwide after officials said the ingredients may be contaminated with Salmonella, a potentially dangerous foodborne illness that can cause fever, diarrhea or even lead to hospitalization.
The alert, issued April 30 by the U.S Department of Agriculture's Food and Safety Inspection Service, identifies eight products that have
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-03
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