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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Affects 17 US States
Some people got sick after eating eggs that had tiny germs called Salmonella on them.
A special doctor group called the CDC is helping figure out what happened.
So far, 98 people got sick and 26 had to stay in the hospital.
The sickness happened in 17 states across the United States.
The CDC says the germs probably came from one egg company called Midwest Poultry Services, based in Texas.
That company had to take back more than 1.5 million dozen eggs from stores.
Taking back food because it might be unsafe is called a recall.
The eggs might still be in people's refrigerators at home.
Health officials want people to check their eggs and throw away any that are part of the recall.
Eating eggs with Salmonella can make you sick, so it is important to follow the health experts' advice.
The CDC is investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs.
At least 98 confirmed illnesses and 26 hospitalizations have been reported across 17 states.
The outbreak has been traced to Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., a Texas-based egg producer.
More than 1.5 million dozen eggs have been recalled over potential Salmonella contamination.
Health officials warn that affected eggs could still be sitting in household refrigerators.
- Who
- Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); at least 98 people have fallen ill, with 26 hospitalized, across 17 states.
- What
- A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs, with a recall of more than 1.5 million dozen eggs from Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
- Where
- 17 US states; the eggs were produced by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., based in Texas.
- When
- The outbreak is under active investigation now; specific dates are not provided in the article.
- Why
- Eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, causing illness among consumers.
Key facts
- Pathogen
- Salmonella bacteria
- Confirmed illnesses
- At least 98
- Hospitalizations
- 26
- States affected
- 17
- Source producer
- Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. (Texas-based)
- Eggs recalled
- More than 1.5 million dozen
- Investigating agency
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Current status
- Recall in effect; affected eggs may still be in refrigerators
Sources
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