Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens 98
A lot of people, 98 to be exact, got sick from eating eggs that had a germ called Salmonella.
This happened in many states across the US.
The sickness started a while ago, from November to June.
Some people had to go to the hospital, but no one died.
The eggs that made people sick were sold under different brand names, so health officials are telling everyone to check their eggs and make sure they're not the bad ones.
98 people sickened in 17 states due to Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs.
Illnesses began between November 21 and June 30.
26 people hospitalized, no deaths reported.
Eggs sold under multiple brands recalled.
Health officials urge consumers to check their refrigerators for affected products.
- Who
- Consumers across 17 US states
- What
- Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs
- When
- Illnesses began between November 21 and June 30
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Contaminated eggs sold under multiple brands
Consumer Safety Advocates
Egg Industry Representatives
Recall Effectiveness
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- Number of Illnesses
- 98
- Affected States
- 17
- Hospitalizations
- 26
- Time Frame
- November 21 to June 30
- Recalled Products
- Eggs sold under multiple brands