salmonella

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Salmonella outbreaks have recently increased significantly across multiple regions, linked to various sources including recalled eggs and backyard poultry.

Recent reports highlight a marked surge in salmonella cases across 17 states and specifically in Colorado and Maine, where infections are unusually high and linked to backyard poultry. The outbreaks involve recalled eggs and multiple ongoing foodborne outbreaks including cyclospora and salmonella strains. This rise in infections has prompted inspections and widened investigations to identify and contain the sources efficiently to protect public health.