Raw chicken products from Foster Farms plants have been label 'd as the likely source . Federal inspectors have not yet identified the specific product or production method . An estimated 278 deaths have been reported in 18 states . Children , the elderly , and people with compromised immune symptoms should practice extreme caution , as salmonellosis may lead to severe illness or even death . Affected chickens were mainly distributed to retail outlets in East Coast states .
Raw chicken products from Foster Farms plants have been label 'd as the likely source . Federal inspectors have not yet identified the specific product or production method . An estimated 278 deaths have been reported in 18 states . Affected chickens were mainly distributed to retail outlets in East Coast states .