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Salmonella Outbreak From Eggs Leaves Almost 100 People Sick in 14 States

The CDC advised against eating some eggs distributed by a common supplier.

The CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella that has infected 95 people and hospitalized 18 across a number of states. Illnesses began between January 7 and July 26 and are linked to eggs from a Southern California supplier, according to an investigation update from the CDC. There are likely more infections that have not been detected yet due to the time it takes to link a case to an outbreak, the update said. Illness caused by the Salmonella bacteria is typically transmitted through poultry or milk, and most people who contract it recover without the need for antibiotics. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting, along with dehydration. In severe cases, however, the infection can spread outside the intestines and be deadly. Country Eggs LLC, the company that distributes the contaminated eggs, issued a recall on Wednesday for “Sunshine Yolks” eggs distributed in California and Nevada. Most of the reported illnesses have been in California, but cases have also been detected in 13 other states. The announcement of the outbreak comes two days after NBC News reported that one of the CDC’s main foodborne disease surveillance programs is being significantly pared back. A spokesperson for Country Eggs told the Beast that the affected eggs are distributed at Nijiya Markets, a Japanese supermarket, as well as 99 Ranch Markets.