Posted on 07/24/2018 6:40:23 AM PDT by Red Badger
Live poultry in backyard flocks are linked to several multistate outbreaks of salmonella infections that have now sickened 212 people in 44 states, federal health officials warned Monday.
The most recent illnesses began on June 21, with 88 of the cases reported in the last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, said in an advisory. The federal agency is working with multiple states in investigating several outbreaks of salmonella infections linked to contact with live poultry in backyard flocks, it said.
A half-dozen strains of salmonella bacteria have sickened people starting in the middle of February, with 34 of the 212 sickened people hospitalized. More than a quarter of those stricken were under the age of 5, according to the CDC. Young children are particularly vulnerable because their immune systems are still developing, and they're more likely to put items like fingers and pacifiers in their mouths.
The six states so far not affected are North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware. The District of Columbia was also spared.
People infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella, by state of residence, as of July 13, 2018 (n=212) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Chicks and ducklings from multiple hatcheries have been tied to the outbreaks, and many of the people stricken reported getting chicks and ducklings from sources including feed supply stores, websites, hatcheries and relatives, said the agency. It added that some of the infections have proven difficult to treat with common antibiotics, requiring another type to be used.
Birds can carry salmonella bacteria even though they may appear healthy and clean, and people can be infected by touching live poultry or objects in their environment, the health agency cautioned. "Even handling baby birds displayed at stores can cause a salmonella infection," the CDC said.
Health officials advise washing with soap and water right after touching live poultry or anything nearby. They also advise not letting live birds inside the house, especially where food or drink is prepared, served or stored. Also, no kissing or snuggling with birds only to then touch your face or mouth.
Raising chickens in urban areas is a growing trend, with Las Vegas one of the latest cities to approve residential coops. A study of 50 of the most populated U.S. cities found 93 percent allow backyard flocks. In 2013, almost 1 percent of all U.S. households surveyed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported owning backyard fowl, and 4 percent more planned to start in the next five years.
Ping!.....................
Ok, I’ve got it. O kissing chickens..
Liza Minnelli’s sister, Sally Minnelli.
Willing to bet this is from illegals who have no clue about sanitation. I’ve had the misfortune to stop in a Quick Trip for a bathroom pit stop. Even if you’ve never seen a toilet, how hard can it be to figure it out? And that roll of paper, and that hand washing contraption.
Not ready to blame the chickens.
People been raising chickens for thousands of years with no problems.........
The sewers are so bad in Mexico one doesn’t dare put any paper down the toilet. They just wipe their arse and toss it in the garbage. If no garbage they just toss it on the floor.
It can get pretty sick around South San Diego if not Tijuana itself.
Gee, I wonder who many of these people (%) are that are keeping backyard flocks of chickens.
Well I do know that all across San Bernardino, California, home to tons of illegal immigrants, you can often expect to be awakened by a rooster. Oh, I better be careful, Google will see this and label me a racist. I better strikeout Google or my chances of Google taking note will be greater. Oh, to hell with them.
Out of how many millions who have poultry in their backyards? Wash your freakin' hands people.
I’m almost 72 years old, and have had backyard chickens most of my life. No sickness from it at all. but then I do COOK MY FOOD!
I’m currently chicken-less. :( Last year Beau built me a greenhouse, this upcoming spring, it’ll be a chicken coop. We have a barn, but it’s not secure enough for the hens at night.
I used to raise 50 layers at a time; sold eggs to one of the chi-chi liquor store/delis in town. I got $2.50 a dozen for them. He then sold them for $4...and people begged for more!
Quite the racket!
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“It can get pretty sick around South San Diego if not Tijuana itself.”
I lived in Imperial Beach, CA from 1980-’82, two minutes from Tijuana. I can testify!
And wash the eggs..................
“The District of Columbia was also spared.”
That’s because the only ‘eggs’ Our Betters eat in DC are caviar!
No choking them either.
Around here, the illegals usually have chickens in their yard. That is illegal in this county, to have farm animals in residential areas.
But they don’t care................
We wash our hands after contact with the chickens. That said, I can’t imagine our small flock in a run open to the sun and air has more problems than 100,000 chickens in a closed building standing wing to wing. Ain’t buying it.
Diversity! All cultures are equal! *SNORT*
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