At least seven people have gotten sick after coming in contact with the poultry, but only one person in Illinois has become ill.

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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning the public of salmonella illness outbreak linked to backyard poultry. Seven people across six states have fallen ill after being in contact with chickens and ducks.