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Archive Home > 2005 > March > 08 > Health officials warn cuddly chicks may carry salmonella

Health officials warn cuddly chicks may carry salmonella

Extra caution urged as Easter holiday nears

By Kayley Mendenhall / The Bulletin
March 8, 2005

They may be soft and fluffy, but hidden in the downy feathers of baby chickens lurks a possible infectious agent - salmonella.

And, as the Easter holiday approaches, local health officials are warning parents about the dangers of the bacteria. "We've had a problem with salmonella,"....

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