Salmonella Egg Outbreak tops out at 134

A complete of 134 folks contaminated with the outbreak pressure of Salmonella had been reported from 10 states. Six sick folks reported touring to California or Nevada within the week earlier than they obtained sick. Diseases began on dates starting from February 24, 2025, to June 6, 2025. Of the 112 folks with data accessible, 38 had been hospitalized. One loss of life was reported from California. 

The true variety of sick folks on this outbreak was doubtless a lot greater than the quantity reported, and this outbreak might not have been restricted to the states with identified diseases. It’s because many individuals get well with out medical care and will not be examined for Salmonella.

FDA carried out an inspection at cage-free laying homes utilized by August Egg Firm and picked up samples for testing. Three samples examined constructive for Salmonella. WGS confirmed that the Salmonella within the samples matched to Salmonella from sick folks.

Individuals reported shopping for many alternative manufacturers of eggs from a number of shops. FDA carried out a traceback investigation primarily based on the place the ailing folks reported buying or consuming through the timeframe of curiosity. August Egg Firm was recognized as a typical provider of eggs. 

Sick folks in Kentucky, New Jersey, and Washington reported touring to California and Nevada earlier than they obtained sick.