When People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, July 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 shell eggs. If you have recalled shell eggs in your home or business, throw them out or return them.

Brown and white chicken eggs

When people got sick

This chart shows when the 98 people in this Salmonella outbreak got sick.

Recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.

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.