Where People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, October 2026

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Key points

CDC, FDA and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw oysters harvested by the Little Wicomico Oyster Company from the Little Wicomico River harvest area in Virginia. Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled oysters.

Raw oysters on a platter

Where sick people live

This map shows where the 27 people in this Salmonella outbreak lived.

This outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses, and the true number of sick people is likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: October 19, 2026
Updated: October 19, 2026

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Reviewed: October 19, 2026

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