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207 Salmonella Cases Linked to Imported Eggs in UK

8/18/2026

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UK health officials reported one death and 207 salmonella cases linked to imported eggs between 11 August 2023 and 1 August 2024.
The UK Health Security Agency said 38 percent of those infected were hospitalized and two developed bloodstream infections.
The outbreak included 199 cases in England, with London reporting 47.
Reading University professor Dr Kimon Andreas Karatzas said the cost-of-living crisis may be driving supply-chain changes and more home cooking, raising cross-contamination risk.

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UK health officials reported one death and 207 salmonella cases linked to imported eggs between 11 August 2023 and 1 August 2024.
The UK Health Security Agency said 38 percent of those infected were hospitalized and two developed bloodstream infections.
The outbreak included 199 cases in England, with London reporting 47.
Reading University professor Dr Kimon Andreas Karatzas said the cost-of-living crisis may be driving supply-chain changes and more home cooking, raising cross-contamination risk.