Wild songbirds behind multi-state salmonella outbreak, CDC says
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A salmonella outbreak linked to 19 illnesses including eight hospitalizations across eight states has been linked to wild songbirds, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday.
As a result, the CDC is reminding people that birds can carry germs like salmonella while appearing healthy and clean. The germs can also spread between species of birds, to pets and to people. "You can get sick when you touch your mouth with unwashed hands after touching wild birds, bird feeders or birdbaths, or your pets that have contact with wild birds," the agency warned, adding that cleaning and disinfecting bird feeders and bird baths weekly or when they are visibly dirty can help keep you safe.More Related News