Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Altona and Johannesburg Infections Linked to Chicks and Ducklings from a Mail-Order Hatchery -- United States, February-October 2011.

Authors :: Forshey, Tony M.
Byrum, Beverly A.
Machesky, Kimberly D.
Roney, C. Stephen
Gomez, Thomas M.
Mitchell, Jennifer R.
Behravesh, Casey Barton
Hausman, Leslie B.
O'Connor, Katherine A.
Source :: MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; 3/23/2012, Vol. 61 Issue 11, p195-195, 1p
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: The article discusses the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Altona and Johannesburg infections linked to chicks and ducklings in the U.S. Officials in the U.S. and the mail-order hatchery industry have collaborated to develop and implement a comprehensive Salmonella control strategy in response to the public health problem on human Salmonella infections associated with live poultry contract. Actions suggested for mail-order hatcheries are offered.

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