avoid salmonella infection, tend to backyard
flocks carefully
flocks carefully
- More than 300 people have been
infected with Salmonella in a recent multistate outbreak linked to live poultry
in backyard flocks. - Three of those cases originated in
Colorado. - Many Mesa County residents keep
backyard flocks and should take precautions to avoid getting sick. Even
organically fed poultry can have Salmonella. - Chicks, ducklings and other live
poultry can carry Salmonella in their
droppings and on their bodies (feathers, feet and beaks), even when they appear
to be healthy and clean. - Persons with Salmonella infection may develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps
12 – 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 – 7 days. - Children younger than five years,
adults older than 65 and people with weakened immune systems should not handle
or touch chicks, ducklings or other live poultry. - Always wash hands thoroughly with soap
and water right after touching live poultry or anything in the area where the
birds live and roam. - Do not let live poultry inside the
house and do not snuggle or kiss the birds, touch your mouth, or eat or drink
around live poultry. - Mesa County Health Department
investigates cases of Salmonella in
the county.
sign up for recalls to stay up to date
- Mesa County Health Department receives
multiple food recall alerts each week. Although we post those recalls on our
social media pages, we do not include other product recalls. - Recalls can mean the difference
between life and death, especially when it comes to bacterial outbreaks,
unlisted allergens or unsafe products. - Stay up to date with all product
recalls. Sign up for email alerts. - Visit www.recalls.gov
and click on “Sign Up for E-Mail.” - Enter your email address in the fields
you’re interested in. - Some of the most recent recalls include:
- Clif Bar & Company’s CLIF BAR® Nut & Seeds
energy bars, CLIF BAR® Sierra Trail Mix energy bars and CLIF® Mojo®
Mountain Mix® trail mix bars due to possible Listeria contamination. - Some Graco Children’s Products Inc. Graco
TurboBooster booster
seats. Instructions for the seats are missing information that
seats should be securely belted to the vehicle at all times, even if the seat
is unoccupied. - Debco Bag ceramic
mugs due to possible burn or laceration hazards, as mug handles can break.