"Live animal and live bird markets are places where customers can buy an animal or bird to be slaughtered for food to take home. They are found in many cities and communities around the United States, serving customers with diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
Salmonella and Raw Meat and Poultry
Live animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and swine, and live poultry, such as chickens, ducks, and geese, can carry Salmonella and other germs on the inside and outside of their bodies, even when they appear healthy and clean. Salmonella germs are shed in animal feces (poop) and can contaminate their bodies, including fur, skin, and feathers. These germs can get on raw meat or raw poultry from these animals during slaughter and processing..."Live animal markets
