CDC investigating infection outbreak linked to puppies from Petland

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017
CDC investigating infection outbreak linked to puppies from Petland
Ken Rosato has more on the CDC investigation after an infection outbreak is linked to puppies from Petland.

Dozens of people in several states have gotten sick from a bacteria they got from puppies.

The Centers for Disease Control is investigating 39 cases of a serious bacterial infection across seven states. Al of the cases are linked to puppies sold through the retail chain 'Petland.'

Patients are either Petland employees or customers who recently visited a Petland or bought a puppy there.

There are currently no cases in the New York Area.

For more on the investigation, CLICK HERE.