The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is warning the public about a salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry. Officials say 13 people in Washington have been sickened. FOX13
The DOH says salmonella is a bacteria found in poultry manure. Even if they look healthy, backyard animals like chickens and ducks can carry salmonella. It can easily be spread to cages, coops, hay, plants and soil.
"If you have a backyard flock, take steps to protect yourself and your family from Salmonella infection," said Washington State Chief Science Officer Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, MD, MPH. "Always wash your hands with soap and water after you've touched poultry, or soil or objects they’ve had contact with." Officials say people can get sick with salmonella simply by touching your mouth or food with unwashed hands.Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling backyard poultryKeep poultry and the supplies you use from them out of your homeAccording to the DOH, people infected with salmonella usually become sick one to three days after exposure. Officials say most people recover within four to seven days, but some cases require hospital treatment.
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