Backyard flocks are being blamed for the latest Salmonella outbreak in the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have been seven total cases across six states, the CDC said in a press release Monday.

Health officials say at least seven people in six states have been affected in a new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry.

A salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has been reported in six states. Stay safe with essential health guidelines.