The salmonella egg recall that has sickened over 1300 people nationwide has now been linked to several illnesses in Houston, Texas. Officials at the Houston Health Department announced that 34 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis have been confirmed in and around the Houston city limits.  Of those, 10 are in the City of Houston itself, and [...]

Recent reports collected from various state agencies show preliminary counts of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses in each state.  they are as follows: Arizona egg recall – 50 Arkansas egg recall – None California egg recall – at least 300 Colorado egg recall – 21 Minnesota egg recall – 14 Missouri egg recall – None Nebraska egg [...]

Public health officials are investigating whether 165 salmonella cases in Texas are related to the Salmonella Enteritidis egg recall.  Thus far, over 550 million eggs have been recalled for potential contamination. Texas officials noticed the spike in Salmonella Enteritidis cases three months ago.  “Here’s the issue: In terms of salmonella, it’s multiplied fourfold in Texas [...]