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UK Declares Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs

8/20/2026

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UK Agency Alerts

UK Health Security Agency declared a national salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, recording 207 cases and one death.
Cases occurred from 11 August 2025 to 1 August 2026, with 199 in England, remainder in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, London reporting 47 cases and Yorkshire and the Humber 38.
Hospitalisation affected 38 % of patients, with two developing bloodstream infections.
Officials advised refrigerating and thoroughly cooking eggs because no UK-produced eggs are implicated.

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Happy Hens Denies

Happy Hens Eggs denied the accusations, calling them outlandish, in an Instagram post by owner Chloe Nevarez.
San Diego County officials said cases rose 50% since July 28, reaching 21 with seven hospitalizations.
County health officers contacted retailers that may have received Happy Hens eggs, reminding them of storage, grading and resale requirements.
Ramona Family Naturals halted raw eggs in all products after the outbreak was linked to its mayonnaise.

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UK Agency Alerts

UK Health Security Agency declared a national salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, recording 207 cases and one death.
Cases occurred from 11 August 2025 to 1 August 2026, with 199 in England, remainder in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, London reporting 47 cases and Yorkshire and the Humber 38.
Hospitalisation affected 38 % of patients, with two developing bloodstream infections.
Officials advised refrigerating and thoroughly cooking eggs because no UK-produced eggs are implicated.

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