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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Affects 98 Individuals Across 17 States
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Affects 98 Individuals Across 17 States

A Salmonella outbreak has sickened 98 people in 17 states since November, according to the FDA. Investigators identified shell eggs from Midwest Poultry Services as a likely source, though the Indiana company does not account for all reported illnesses.

08/21/2026 · Maryland edition

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Ninety-eight individuals in 17 states have contracted Salmonella since November, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported. Investigators have identified shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services as a probable source of the bacteria.

The Indiana-based company's recalled eggs account for some, but not all, of the reported illnesses, investigators stated. The FDA continues its investigation into the outbreak.

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