AP report- New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry

[TooCheep]

Looks like it is that time again. Periodically, the news prints scare reports about backyard poultry and salmonella.
AP: New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

Personally, I put this more in the scare-mongering category. Just maintain good bio-security practices and you should be fine. The following from the article is amusing:

A new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has sickened at least seven people in six states, health officials said Monday.
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Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections in the United States every year, and recent outbreaks have been tied to sources such as cucumbers, eggs, unpasteurized milk, fresh basil, geckos and pet bearded dragons.

 

[Yardfulla poopers]

Wow, definitely fear mongering. Same as with bird flu.