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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

WHAT??!! I can't snuggle with my chickens?

WASHINGTON (WATE) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry like chickens, ducks, turkeys or any wild birds. 

The CDC reported that over 200 cases in 38 states have led to 27 people being hospitalized. In Tennessee, there have been six reported Salmonella cases and one death linked with backyard poultry contact.