The Associated Press
ATLANTA — A new salmonella outbreak that sickened nearly 100 people has been traced to mail-order chicks from Ohio, health officials have said.
Since March, 93 cases of salmonella have been reported in 23 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported May 31. Eighteen people were hospitalized and one death is being investigated to see if it was caused by the infection.
Investigators interviewed dozens of the patients and most said they had touched chicks or ducklings before they got sick. Health officials advise washing your hands after handling live poultry.
The birds. . .
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