Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Affects 98 Individuals Across 17 States

Why it matters locally: Given Illinois's large population, there is a risk of residents having consumed or currently possessing the recalled shell eggs from Midwest Poultry Services. The Illinois Department of Public Health would be monitoring cases and advising on food safety.

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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.