An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections began in 2008 and was linked to the consumption of eggs. At least 500 cases were confirmed. It was estimated that for every confirmed case there were between 13 and 37 other cases in the population. The eggs were eaten from many sources. However, the investigation uncovered the use of ungraded and broiler hatching egg in restaurants and food service establishments which were of poor quality. Eggs imported into British Columbia from the United States were the likely source of the eggs.