- 98 people have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services, according to federal health officials.
- The illnesses began between November 21 and June 30, as reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- 26 people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
- Investigators identified shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services as a likely source of the salmonella germ.
- The recalled eggs were produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6 and July 3.
- The eggs were sold under several brand names with sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17.
- Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for recalled eggs and discard them or return them for a refund.
- Samples collected by Midwest Poultry at farms in Texas tested positive for salmonella, matching the strain that sickened people.
- Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps.
- Most people who get sick from salmonella recover within a week, but infections can be severe in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
Nearly 100 people across 17 states have fallen ill due to a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, with illnesses reported from November 21 to June 30.1248
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed that 98 individuals have been affected, with 26 hospitalized but no fatalities reported. Investigators identified the recalled shell eggs as a likely source of the outbreak, although the company does not account for all cases.
The eggs, produced in Texas, were sold under various brand names and have sell-by dates ranging from July 20 to August 17. Stores including Kroger and Brookshire Grocery in multiple states received the affected products.56
Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for these recalled eggs and either discard them or return them for a refund. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps, with most recovering within a week. However, infections can be severe for vulnerable populations, including young children and older adults.791011
The FDA continues to monitor the situation as more information becomes available.
“No deaths but 26 hospitalized; recalled eggs sold under several brands with sell-by dates through mid-August. Separately, Wall Street closed a volatile week with the Dow rising 0.5% and the Nasdaq falling 0.6% as oil prices fell 4% and investors weighed new tariffs and AI spending.”
