2024 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Associated with Eggs

In September 2024, CDC announced a multistate outbreak investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis infections associated with eggs. As of October 17, 2024, a total of 93 people infected with the outbreak strain had been reported from 12 states. Illness onset dates ranged from May 23, 2024 to September 13, 2024. Of 87 people with information available, 34 were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection traced the source of eggs supplied to restaurants where ill people ate before they got sick. Records show that Milo’s Poultry Farms supplied eggs to those restaurants.

FDA conducted an inspection at Milo’s Poultry Farms and collected samples. FDA’s analysis showed the outbreak strain of Salmonella was found in the packing facility and the hen egg laying house.

On September 6, 2024, Milo's Poultry Farms recalled eggs.

WGS analysis of bacteria from 83 people’s samples and 72 environmental samples were predicted to be nonsusceptible to ciprofloxacin and were related to a strain of Salmonella Enteritidis that was also isolated from chicken.

The outbreak was declared over on October 18, 2024.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2024
Affected country:US
States/territories:AZ, CA, CO, IL, IA, MI, MN, NY, OR, UT, VA, WI
Pathogen:Salmonella Enteritidis
Vehicle(s):Eggs
Location(s):Retail
Brand name(s):Milo's Poultry Farms, Tony's Fresh Market
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:93
Number hospitalized:34

Sources & documents

Recall notices
Report / reference links
Outbreak documents