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Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Frozen Feeder Rodents (Final Update)

Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks (Final Update)

Posted November 1, 2013 1:30 PM ET

This outbreak appears to be over. However, live poultry, including those kept in backyard flocks, are an important cause of human Salmonella infections in the United States. More information about Salmonella from live poultry and the steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection is available.

Current Epi Curve

This outbreak can be visually described with a chart showing the number of persons who became ill each day. This chart is called an epi curve. Please see the Timeline for Reporting Cases of Salmonella Infection for more details on the reporting process.

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by date of illness onset*

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by date of illness onset as of June 2, 2014

*n=41 for whom information was reported as of June 2, 2014.

Previous Epi Curves

May 20, 2014
Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by date of illness onset*

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by date of illness onset as of May 13, 2014

*n=37 for whom information was reported as of May 13, 2014. Illnesses that began after April 13, 2014 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.

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