Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Backyard Poultry

Salmonella infections don’t just come from eating contaminated food—they also can come from contact with animals and animal environments. Every year, Salmonella infections occur in people who have contact with certain types of animals, such as live poultry in backyard flocks. The trend of raising backyard poultry is growing because of consumer interest in knowing […]