Latest News About Salmonellosis

Here are the latest highlights on salmonellosis from credible sources:

• US outbreak alert: The CDC is investigating a drug-resistant Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, with cases across multiple states and dozens confirmed sick, including children. Some patients may be resistant to common antibiotics, complicating treatment. This is the most recent multi-state update and indicates the outbreak is ongoing .

• Outbreak linked to specific food service sources: In 2025, health authorities investigated a multistate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak tied to certain home-delivery meal products, with dozens of illnesses across several states and a portion of patients hospitalized. Investigations are ongoing to identify the contaminated items and prevent further cases .

• Public health advisories and monitoring: Health agencies continue to publish investigation updates, hospitalizations, and any identified antibiotic resistance patterns for Salmonella outbreaks, including periodic summaries of affected states and ages of patients, to guide clinicians and the public .

• EU and global context: The ECDC maintains a running overview of Salmonellosis threats and outbreaks across Europe, highlighting surveillance data, outbreak counts, and cross-border risks as part of routine public health monitoring .

• Earlier and broader coverage: Various outlets issue regular updates on Salmonella outbreaks, including historic and ongoing events, with emphasis on identifying sources (foods, animals, or products) and prevention measures such as proper food handling, thorough cooking, and kitchen hygiene. For contextual background, see major outbreak reports and public health advisories .

If you’d like, I can pull the most current CDC or ECDC pages and summarize the key facts (locations, affected groups, suspected sources, and recommended precautions) with direct citations. I can also provide a brief alert you could share with others or set up a monitoring plan for updates.