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Best practices can protect birds, humans from illness | Mississippi State University Extension Service
CDC - SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: 19 people sick in 8 states after contact with wild songbird & bird feeders. Stay healthy by: • Cleaning bird feeders & baths weekly or when visibly dirty •
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