Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled shell eggs has sickened 98 people in 17 states since November. The latest update from the FDA points to recalled eggs as a likely source of the illnesses.
Investigators said shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services are tied to the outbreak. The company is based in Indiana, and the recall became a key part of the federal response as health agencies worked to trace where the contamination may have come from.
At the same time, officials said the recalled eggs do not appear to account for every illness reported in the outbreak. That means the investigation is still developing, with regulators continuing to examine whether other products or sources may also be involved.
The case adds to ongoing concerns about salmonella in eggs, a recurring food safety issue in the United States. With illnesses reported across a wide area, the FDA’s findings suggest the outbreak remains an active public health matter as investigators work to clarify its full scope.
