The CDC reported that from February 28, 2024, to April 30, 2024, 109 illnesses due to Salmonella in backyard poultry have been reported in 29 states. No death has been reported, but 33 people were hospitalized. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data indicate that contact with backyard poultry makes people sick. The CDC emphasizes the importance of hand washing and taking various precautions to eliminate the danger.@ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/backyardpoultry-05-24/map.html
