The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed seven Salmonella illnesses associated with live chicks and ducklings that appear to be connected to a multistate outbreak under investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Earlier this week, South Dakota and Minnesota confirmed four and three illnesses in the outbreak, respectively. Another six illnesses believed to be caused by live poultry have cropped up in Nebraska, but officials there have not confirmed a connection to the multistate outbreak. A spokesman for the New Mexico Department of Health confirmed with Food Safety News that the state’s Salmonella illnesses were connected to the multistate outbreak. A CDC spokeswoman told Food Safety News on Monday that the agency was investigating the outbreak, but was not prepared to make any announcements. As of Thursday, the agency has not made any further statements and it is unclear if more states are affected by the outbreak. The New Mexico Department of Health warned against allowing live chicks or ducklings in homes, as they may spread harmful bacteria onto household surfaces. Health professionals recommend thoroughly washing hands after handling live poultry, and making sure young children do not snuggle or kiss birds. Last month, Food Safety News produced a video on safe handling of chicks in anticipation of chick season. Watch that video below:
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Authorities in Lithuania are investigating two cases of foodborne botulism linked to fish sold at a market.
The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) conducted an inspection at a market
Parents in Arizona are reporting that their children became infected with E. coli after interaction with animals at the Arizona State Fair petting zoo.
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A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak traced to eggs that sickened more than 100 people has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were 105 confirmed patients
Reports of food poisoning linked to a food truck are being investigated at a music festival in England.
Several people said on social media that they fell ill after eating
Boticelli Foods of Melville NY, is recalling one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Product was manufactured by Gustibus Alimentari
Lidl US is expanding its July 24 recall of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies to include all units with a foreign language ingredients and nutrition facts panel for the following products:
* Eridanous
Ukraine recorded 31 outbreaks in the first half of this year including 19 botulism cases and two deaths.
Data from the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer
