Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Affects 98 Individuals Across 17 States

Why it matters locally: Food safety concerns, including those related to Salmonella outbreaks, are relevant to all Kansans. While no specific impact on Kansas residents has been announced, consumers should always be mindful of food safety guidelines.

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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.