Dozens sickened across 17 states in salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs: What to know
A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened at least 98 people across 17 states, with 26 requiring hospitalization. The recall involved roughly 1.6 million cartons of white and cage‑free brown eggs produced in Texas and sold at Kroger, Brookshire Grocery and other retailers. Federal investigators say the eggs may not account for all cases and are continuing to probe additional sources.
- ▪Nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs produced in Texas were recalled over possible salmonella contamination.
- ▪The outbreak has resulted in 98 confirmed illnesses across 17 states, including 26 hospitalizations.
- ▪Most cases occurred in Texas, but illnesses have also been reported as far away as Michigan and New York.
- ▪The CDC and FDA note that the recalled eggs may not explain every infection and further investigation is ongoing.
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Healthcare Dozens sickened across 17 states in salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs: What to know Comments: by Addy Bink - 07/27/26 10:48 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Addy Bink - 07/27/26 10:48 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING (NEXSTAR) – Salmonella cases across 17 states have been linked to millions of recalled eggs, though federal investigators say other sources may be to blame. Nearly 1.6 million cartons of white and cage-free brown eggs produced in Texas were recalled last week over concerns of possible salmonella contamination. The eggs were sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana; Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, and to foodservice and retailer customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
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