UK Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs Results in One Death and 207 Cases
One person has died and 207 cases of salmonella have been recorded across the UK in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 19, 2026, 6:41 a.m. ET
Between 11 August 2025 and 1 August 2026, 207 cases of salmonella were recorded across the UK, resulting in one death and leaving hundreds ill, foodmanufacture.co.uk reported. According to reporting by foodmanufacture.co.uk, 38% of those affected required hospitalisation. The UK Health Security Agency stated that the outbreak may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK, which have been identified as the strongest lead for the salmonella strain. Foodmanufacture.co.uk reported that there is no indication UK-produced eggs or poultry are responsible.
The outbreak has reached all four UK nations, with 199 cases recorded in England, including 47 in London and 38 in Yorkshire and the Humber, according to foodmanufacture.co.uk. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps, and vulnerable groups with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness.
The Food Standards Agency advises affected customers experiencing fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps to stay away from work, school, or nursery until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours.
Earlier reports
Aug 19, 2026, 6:41 a.m. ET
207 Salmonella Cases Recorded in UK Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs
Between 11 August 2025 and 1 August 2026, 207 cases of salmonella were recorded across the UK, resulting in one death and hundreds falling ill, foodmanufacture.co.uk reported. Among those affected, 38% required hospitalisation. The outbreak has reached all four UK nations, with 199 cases recorded in England, including 47 in London and 38 in Yorkshire and the Humber.
The UK Health Security Agency stated the outbreak may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK, which foodmanufacture.co.uk reported as the strongest lead for the strain. foodmanufacture.co.uk reported there is no indication that UK-produced eggs or poultry are responsible.
Salmonella symptoms usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, and vulnerable groups with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness, foodmanufacture.co.uk reported. The Food Standards Agency advises affected customers experiencing fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps to stay away from work, school or nursery until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours.
Aug 19, 2026, 6:41 a.m. ETFirst report
UK Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs Leaves One Dead
In a developing outbreak between 11 August 2025 and 1 August 2026, 207 cases of salmonella were recorded in the UK, according to foodmanufacture.co.uk. One person has died and hundreds have fallen ill, with 38% of those affected requiring hospitalisation, foodmanufacture.co.uk reported. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says the outbreak may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK, which have been identified as the strongest lead for the salmonella strain. There is no indication that UK-produced eggs or poultry are responsible.
According to reporting by foodmanufacture.co.uk, the outbreak has reached all four UK nations, with the vast majority of cases (199) recorded in England. These include 47 cases in London and 38 in Yorkshire and the Humber. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, though vulnerable groups with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness.
The Food Standards Agency advises affected customers experiencing fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps to stay away from work, school or nursery until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours.
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