A total of 134 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis were reported from 10 states. Six sick people reported traveling to California or Nevada in the week before they got sick. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 24, 2025, to June 6, 2025. Of the 112 people with information available, 38 were hospitalized. One death was reported from California. 

The true number of sick people in this outbreak was likely much higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.

FDA conducted an inspection at cage-free laying houses used by August Egg Company and collected samples for testing. Three samples tested positive forSalmonella Enteritidis. WGS showed that the Salmonella Enteritidis in the samples matched to Salmonella from sick people.

People reported buying many different brands of eggs from multiple stores. FDA conducted a traceback investigation based on where the ill people reported shopping or eating during the timeframe of interest. August Egg Company was identified as a common supplier of eggs. 

Ill people in Kentucky, New Jersey, and Washington reported traveling to California and Nevada before they got sick.

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Ilana joined Marler Clark in May 2019, after graduating from the University of Florida with her bachelor’s degree in food science. She maintained her role at Marler Clark while pursuing her law degree at Seattle University School of Law, graduating Cum Laude in…

Ilana joined Marler Clark in May 2019, after graduating from the University of Florida with her bachelor’s degree in food science. She maintained her role at Marler Clark while pursuing her law degree at Seattle University School of Law, graduating Cum Laude in 2022. Presently, as an attorney at Marler Clark, her responsibilities encompass drafting pleadings, motions, and demand letters, overseeing discovery processes, handling litigation, and conducting extensive research on diverse legal and scientific matters across numerous cases undertaken by the firm. Ilana has previous experience as a public affairs intern at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). She is originally from Nice in the south of France. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, and hiking.