An outbreak of salmonella linked to imported eggs has led health officials to urge vulnerable groups to avoid runny eggs in cafes and restaurants as investigations continue.

By mid-August 2026, there were 207 confirmed cases across the UK from August 2025 to August 2026, with England, particularly London and Yorkshire and the Humber, most affected, and patients ranging from babies to 90-year-olds.

FS A chief scientific adviser stresses ongoing collaboration with UKHSA and other agencies to investigate and monitor the outbreak, emphasizing thorough cooking and good hygiene.

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Author and publication date: Carly Ross, August 19, 2026.

Even within the Enteritidis serovar, strains differ; lab studies identify genes aiding survival in macrophages, but these findings don’t yet predict individual patient outcomes.

Public health guidance cautions interpretation of hospital admission rates due to incomplete data and testing biases, while exposure information helps trace sources and transmission.

Experts note many infections may go untested due to mild illness, so the true case total could be higher.