New Mexico health officials warn about salmonella risks in Easter chicks, ducklings

New Mexico health officials on Monday warned that the improper handling of live chicks and ducklings, often given as gifts during Easter, is a leading source of salmonella infections in young children.

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 312

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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New Mexico health officials this week warned that the improper handling of live chicks and ducklings, often given as gifts during Easter, is a leading source of salmonella infections in young children.

New Mexico reports 300 to 350 salmonella infections every year, according to the New Mexico Department of Health, with a third of those cases occurring in children. The infection can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.

Nationally, salmonella causes 1.35 million infections, most …

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