Salmonella hadar associated with pet ducklings--Connecticut, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, 1991.

The association between Salmonella and pets, particularly birds and reptiles, is well established (1-4). In the spring of 1991, a cluster of Salmonella infections in Connecticut, Maryland, and Pennsylvania was linked to pet ducklings. This outbreak underscores the need for careful handling of pets, especially ducklings during the spring and Easter seasons.