An outbreak of drug-resistant salmonella linked to raw chicken has impacted several states including Tennessee.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it’s investigating a total of 92 cases in 29 states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is also monitoring the outbreak.
An investigation notice from the CDC says evidence indicates many types of raw chicken products from different sources are contaminated and making people sick. They have not identified a single common supplier.
The CDC is urging consumers to handle raw chicken carefully and cook it thoroughly.
The agency did clarify that “(the) CDC is not advising that consumers avoid eating properly cooked chicken, or that retailers stop selling raw chicken products.”
Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.
Salmonella Outbreak Impacts Tennessee
Oct 19, 2018 | 5:00 AM