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NEW YORK – An outbreak of drug-resistant salmonellosis linked to raw chicken has left at least 92 people sick in 29 states, with several cases reported in New York and New Jersey.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention anticipate that 21 people have been hospitalized in the United States since the outbreak. It is said "many types of raw chicken products from various sources" are contaminated with salmonella.
Of the 92 cases reported, 10 were in New York and nine in New Jersey, according to the CDC website.
People who became ill reported eating different types and brands of chicken products. Only one supplier of raw chicken products or live chickens has not been identified. According to the CDC, the epidemic strain is present in live chickens and in many raw chicken products, indicating that it could be "prevalent in the chicken industry".
According to the CDC, antibiotic resistance tests carried out on isolated salmonella bacteria in sick people show that the epidemic strain is resistant to several antibiotics. It indicates that the strain of the outbreak has been identified in samples taken from raw pet food, chicken products and live chickens.
According to the CDC, most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within 12 to 72 hours of exposure to the bacteria. The disease can last four to seven days.
Infants, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems are at risk of developing serious illness after exposure to salmonella. In rare cases, a salmonella infection can cause death without antibiotic treatment.
To avoid getting sick, always handle the raw chicken carefully and cook it well. Wash your hands before and after food preparation, as well as surfaces and cooking equipment. Always make sure the chicken is cooked before serving or eating.
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