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Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Dry Dog Food (Final Update)

Posted July 18, 2012 6:00 PM ET

Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.

Notes from the Field: Human Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Dry Dog Food — United States and Canada, 2012 MMWR Weekly, June 15, 2012 / 61(23);436-436.

FDA: Investigation of a Multi-state Outbreak of Salmonella Infantis Linked to Dry Dog Food

Public Health Agency of Canada: Public Health Notice – Illnesses related to Salmonella and pet food

CDC Feature: Salmonella from Dry Pet Food and Treats

CDC’s Healthy Pets Healthy People

Salmonella Infection (salmonellosis) and Animals

FDA Tips for Preventing Foodborne Illness Associated with Pet Food and Pet Treats

Regulation of Pet Food and Labeling

General Information: Salmonella

Description of the Steps In a Foodborne Outbreak Investigation

Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Caused by Contaminated Dry Dog Food — United States, 2006–2007 MMWR Weekly, May 16, 2008 / 57(19);521-524.

Update: Recall of Dry Dog and Cat Food Products Associated with Human Salmonella Schwarzengrund Infections — United States, 2008 MMWR Weekly, November 7, 2008 / 57(44);1200-1202