Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled Texas eggs sickens 98 people in 17 states
Federal health agencies have tied an ongoing salmonella outbreak affecting 98 people, including 26 hospitalizations, to millions of recalled eggs produced in Texas, though other sources may also be involved.
Federal investigators have linked an ongoing salmonella outbreak to about 1.6 million cartons of white and cage-free brown eggs produced in Texas and recalled last week. The eggs were sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana and at Brookshire Grocery locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, as well as to food-service customers in the region.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 98 cases of illness have been confirmed across 17 states, with patients ranging from infants to seniors. At least 26 of those affected required hospitalization, though no deaths have been recorded. Texas accounts for the highest number of cases, while the outbreak has also been reported as far away as Michigan and New York.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that the recalled eggs were identified as a common source among many of the sick individuals, but the producer does not explain all reported illnesses. > "Additional investigation is ongoing to determine if there are other sources of illness," the agency said.
Health officials remind the public that salmonella infection typically causes diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, with symptoms appearing six hours to six days after exposure. Most people recover without treatment within a week, though severe cases can lead to complications such as arterial infections, endocarditis or arthritis, especially among young children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.