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This Salmonella Outbreak is Dangerous to You and Your Pets, CDC Says

You probably already knew that birds like chickens can carry Salmonella bacteria, which is why we cook chicken and try not to eat too much raw cookie dough (well, that and the dangers of raw flour). But the CDC is now warning that there is an outbreak linked to songbirds, and you should be careful if you have a birdbath or bird feeder in your yard.