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More than 400 people sickened by salmonella linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

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As of Thursday , 409 people have fallen ill, with 102 hospitalizations across 45 states.

Texas and Missouri are the only two states in the country with more than 30 sick people.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause people to experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.

About 27% of all cases have affected children younger than 5 years old .

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