When People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, May 2025

Key points

These outbreak investigations are over. Any backyard poultry can carry Salmonella germs that can make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your flock.

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When people got sick

This chart shows when the 559 people in these Salmonella outbreaks got sick.

The true number of sick people in this outbreak was also likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.