The Broome County jail Salmonella outbreak may be chicken salad, according to news reports. The Sheriff, Fred Akahar, held a news conference on June 1, 2026 and stated that the source may have bee4n identified. Out of the 450 inmates at the jail, 320 of them got sick with Salmonella infections. Traceback conducted by the Broome County Health Department may have found the problem. Most of the inmates were interviewed and were asked questions about how long they had been ill and what foods they ate. Ten of those patients were hospitalized. Six were treated and sent back to the jail. The other four have been admitted. Food samples were sent to the New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Lab in Albany. The chicken salad that was served tested positive for Salmonella. Whole … [Read more...]
Broome County Jail Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 300 Inmates
A Broome County jail Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 300 inmates, according to a press release issued by the Broome County Sheriff's Office. On Monday, May 25, 2026, incarcerated people at the correctional facility started having symptoms of nausea's vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches. The facility is located in Dickinson, New York. Initially, officials thought that the outbreak was caused by norovirus, but test results that came back on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 showed that the outbreak was caused by Salmonella bacteria. Correctional Facility medical and housing staff are treating and assisting those experiencing symptoms and preventing dehydration. High risk patients will be receiving antibiotics as needed under the direction of the Department of Health and the facility … [Read more...]
