Drug-Resistant Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry, CDC Warns

The CDC has issued a warning after 34 people across 13 states fell ill with a drug-resistant strain of salmonella linked to backyard poultry. This outbreak underscores the health risks associated with small-scale farming practices and the potential for antibiotic resistance to spread through the food supply. The incident calls for increased scrutiny of backyard poultry operations and stricter biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.