Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Affects 98 Individuals Across 17 States

Why it matters locally: The identified probable source of the Salmonella outbreak, Midwest Poultry Services, is an Indiana-based company. This could lead to increased scrutiny for agricultural producers and food safety regulations within the state.

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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.