2016 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Indiana Infections Linked to Live Poultry

In 2016 public health investigators in 24 states reported 110 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Indiana infections associated with contact with backyard poultry. Among people who reported the date they became ill, illnesses began between March 26, 2016 and June 11, 2016. Among 85 ill people with available information, 24 were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:March 2016
Affected country:US
States/territories:AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, DE, GA, ID, MI, MN, MS, MT, NH, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, SC, SD, TN, VA, WA, WV
Pathogen:Salmonella Indiana
Vehicle(s):Animal Contact
Location(s):Home
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:110
Number hospitalized:24

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents