Federal health officials said Monday that they are investigating a multistate outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to puppies sold at Petland, a nationwide chain of about 80 pet stores. Lab tests and epidemiological findings have linked the illnesses to the Ohio-based Petland, according to the CDC. Twelve of those diagnosed with Campylobacter infections are Petland employees, and 27 either bought a Petland puppy, visited one of the chain’s stores or visited a home with a Petland-purchased puppy. CDC spokeswoman Brittany Behm said public health officials are not certain how common Campylobacter is in animals. The agency said that only some of the Petland puppies had any symptoms.

Source: Washington Post September 11, 2017 20:41 UTC