Bearded Dragons Linked to Salmonella Outbreak That Infected 44 Across 25 States

Up to 44 people across 25 states were infected with Salmonella Uganda between December 24, 2020, and December 2, 2021, according to a recent report from the CDC. At least twenty-one of the people who became ill had previously owned or come in contact with bearded dragons. These bearded dragons were purchased online or at pet stores, according to the CDC.