Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Linked to Contact with Pig Ear Dog Treats

CDC, FDA, and several states are investigating the Salmonella outbreak linked to pig ear dog treats. Several Salmonella strains, including Cerro, Derby, London, Infantis, Newport, Rissen, and I 4,[5],12:i, were isolated from this outbreak. As of August 26, 2019, a total of 143 people from 35 states were infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella. Of 110 ill people with information available, 30% have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Antibiotic resistance to several antibiotics was found. Evidence indicates that contact with pig ear dog treats is the likely source of this outbreak. Of 100 ill people, 88% reported contact with a dog before getting sick. Of 80 people with available information, 70% reported contact with pig ear treats or with dogs that were fed pig ears. Testing identified Salmonella in over 90 samples, with many different strains. Some of pig ears were imported from Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. Some product labels indicated  As we reported in the News several companies have recalled pig ears due to Salmonella. @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/pet-treats-07-19/index.html