In 2012, local, state and federal officials investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Infantis infections associated with contact with live chicks. Twenty-seven cases were reported from 9 states. Seven people were hospitalized. No one died. Onset dates ranged from April 16 to September 16, 2012.

Minnesota Department of Health collected 3 chick fecal samples from the household of an outbreak case. All three samples yielded Salmonella Infantis and were a genetic match to the outbreak strain.

Nine potential source hatcheries for chicks purchased by cases were identified. Poultry purchases were traced to a hatchery located in Bancroft, Iowa.