Final Outbreak Information
At A Glance
- Reported Cases: 129
- States: 32
- Hospitalizations: 25
- Deaths: 1
- As of February 21, 2019 this investigation is over.
- A total of 129 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis were reported from 32 states.
- Twenty-five people were hospitalized. One death was reported from New York.
- Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicated that many types of raw chicken products from a variety of sources are contaminated with Salmonella Infantis and are making people sick.
- In interviews, ill people reported eating different types and brands of chicken products purchased from many different locations.
- The outbreak strain was identified in samples taken from raw chicken products, raw chicken pet food, and live chickens.
- Antibiotic resistance testing conducted by CDC on Salmonella bacteria isolated from ill people showed that the outbreak strain is resistant to multiple antibiotics. For more information read the advice to clinicians.
- A single, common supplier of raw chicken products or of live chickens was not identified.
- The outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis is present in live chickens and in many types of raw chicken products, indicating it might be widespread in the chicken industry. CDC and USDA-FSIS shared this information with representatives from the chicken industry and requested that they take steps to reduce Salmonella contamination.
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