A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to recalled shell eggs has expanded to Georgia and 16 other states, federal health officials reported on July 24, 2026.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 98 infections and 26 hospitalizations nationwide.
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Texas accounts for 73 cases, but infections have also been identified in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Georgia.
Investigation and Recall
Health agencies used whole genome sequencing via the PulseNet database to link illnesses to a single genetic strain.
Traceback investigations by the Food and Drug Administration pointed to Midwest Poultry Services, L. P.
after farm samples in Texas tested positive for the outbreak strain.
The company issued a voluntary recall on July 22, 2026, involving nearly 1.6 million dozen shell eggs produced in Texas between June 6 and July 3, 2026.
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The eggs were distributed to retail and foodservice outlets in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico.
Laboratory testing showed all bacterial samples had predicted resistance to nalidixic acid and reduced susceptibility to ciprofloxacin, two common antibiotics for severe foodborne infections.
The CDC advised medical providers to consult the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System when treating severe cases.
“This outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses,” the CDC stated.
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Officials noted the actual number of sick individuals is likely higher due to unreported cases and a three-to-four-week lag in reporting.
