Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Affects 98 Individuals Across 17 States

Why it matters locally: While the FDA has not yet released state-specific numbers, residents in North Carolina may be impacted by the ongoing Salmonella outbreak if the contaminated eggs were distributed within the state. Consumers should check their egg cartons for recall information from Midwest Poultry Services.

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.