The South Dakota Department of Health has just reported that 8 individuals have tested positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to contaminated eggs that has sickened over 1500 victims nationwide. The contaminated eggs were produced by Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms in Iowa and distributed to several states, including South Dakota.
Of the South Dakota salmonella cases, 6 occurred in June and 2 in July. Two of the victims were hospitalized.
Simon & Luke already represents two of the victims from South Dakota, and is investigating other illnesses in the state.
