Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens 98 people across 17 US states

Federal health officials reported on July 24, 2026, that a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened 98 people across 17 US states since November 2025. The US Food and Drug Administration stated that illnesses began between November 21, 2025, and June 30, 2026. No deaths have been reported, but 26 people required hospitalization. Investigators identified shell eggs recalled by Indiana-based Midwest Poultry Services as a likely source, though not all cases are accounted for. The company recalled eggs produced at farms in Texas between June 6 and July 3, sold under several brand names with sell-by dates between July 20 and August 17. Affected stores include Kroger in Texas and Louisiana, and Brookshire Grocery stores in six states. Samples from the farms tested positive for salmonella, with genetic matching to the outbreak strain. Consumers are advised to check refrigerators and discard or return recalled eggs. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps, with severe cases possible in vulnerable populations.