Map of Reported Cases

Final Update

Posted October 2, 2019 at 3:00 PM ET

This outbreak investigation is over. CDC and public health officials in several states investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with pet hedgehogs. Hedgehogs can carry Salmonella even when they look healthy and clean. Pet hedgehog owners can take steps to reduce the chance that they or their children get an infection.

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of September 26, 2019 (n=54)

Map of United States - People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, by state of residence, as of October 2, 2019

Table showing the number of ill people arranged by state of residence.
State Ill People
California 3
Colorado 1
Indiana 2
Iowa 3
Kansas 1
Maine 1
Massachusetts 5
Michigan 8
Minnesota 6
Mississippi 1
Missouri 4
Montana 1
Nebraska 2
New Jersey 2
New York 1
Oregon 3
South Carolina 1
Tennessee 1
Texas 1
Utah 1
Virginia 3
Washington 1
Wyoming 2
Total 54

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People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of July 31, 2019 (n=47)

Map of United States - People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, by state of residence, as of July 31, 2019

Table showing the number of ill people arranged by state of residence.
State Ill People
California 3
Colorado 1
Indiana 2
Iowa 3
Kansas 1
Maine 1
Massachusetts 2
Michigan 6
Minnesota 6
Mississippi 1
Missouri 4
Nebraska 2
New Jersey 2
New York 1
Oregon 3
South Carolina 1
Texas 1
Tennessee 1
Virginia 3
Washington 1
Wyoming 2
Total 47

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of May 30, 2019 (n=27)

Map of United States - People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, by state of residence, as of May 30, 2019

Table showing the number of ill people arranged by state of residence.
State Ill People
California 2
Colorado 1
Indiana 2
Iowa 1
Kansas 1
Maine 1
Michigan 1
Minnesota 5
Mississippi 1
Missouri 3
Nebraska 1
Oregon 1
Tennessee 1
Texas 1
Virginia 2
Washington 1
Wyoming 2
Total 27

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of March 27, 2019 (n=17)

Map of United States - People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, by state of residence, as of March 27, 2019

Table showing the number of ill people arranged by state of residence.
State Ill People
Colorado 1
Iowa 1
Maine 1
Minnesota 3
Mississippi 1
Missouri 3
Nebraska 1
Texas 1
Virginia 2
Washington 1
Wyoming 2
Total 17

People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of January 23, 2019 (n=11)

Map of United States - People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, by state of residence, as of January 23, 2019

Table showing the number of ill people arranged by state of residence.
State Ill People
Colorado 1
Maine 1
Minnesota 2
Mississippi 1
Missouri 3
Nebraska 1
Texas 1
Wyoming 1
Total 11