When People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, July 2026

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Key points

This outbreak is over. CDC, FDA, and public health officials in several states investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to shell eggs. Recalled eggs are past their expiration. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick from Salmonella.

Brown and white chicken eggs

When people got sick

This chart shows when the 134 people in this Salmonella outbreak got sick.

The true number of sick people in this outbreak is also 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: July 24, 2026
Updated: September 3, 2026

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Reviewed: September 3, 2026

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