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Nearly 100 Ill in Salmonella Egg Recall Across 17 States
27 Jul
Summary
- Ninety-eight people were infected across 17 states from November 21 to June 30.
- Recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services are a likely source of the outbreak.
- No deaths reported, but 26 individuals required hospitalization for salmonella.
A significant salmonella outbreak has affected 98 individuals across 17 states, with recent infections spanning from November 21 to June 30. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has linked the illnesses to recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services, although not all cases are accounted for by this company's products.
Midwest Poultry Services previously recalled approximately 1.6 million dozen eggs produced between June 6 and July 3, sold under various brand names with sell-by dates from July 20 to August 17. Both white and brown cage-free eggs were part of this recall, affecting major retailers like Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores in several southern states.
Testing confirmed salmonella in egg samples from Texas farms, with genetic analysis matching the bacteria strain found in infected individuals. Consumers are advised to check for and discard or return recalled eggs. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps, with vulnerable populations like young children and the elderly at higher risk for severe illness requiring hospitalization.
Separately, the U.S. is experiencing a large cyclosporiasis outbreak with over 4,173 confirmed cases in 41 states, many linked to contaminated lettuce in Michigan, causing severe gastrointestinal distress.
