Salmonella outbreak update

UKHSA, alongside the Food Standards Agency and other public health partners, continues to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella in the UK.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), alongside the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and other public health partners, continues to investigate three clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis (t5.9411, t5.9765 and t0.24068) in the UK that evidence suggests may be linked to imported eggs. 

As of 15 September 2026, there have been:  

Fewer cases have been reported over recent weeks. Cases continue to be associated with eating at a range of food outlets, including small cafés, restaurants and takeaway businesses.  

The risk to the general public from Salmonella remains low.  

Dr Gauri Godbole, Deputy Director for Gastrointestinal Infections, Food Safety and One Health at UKHSA, said: 

We continue to work closely with the Food Standards Agency and other public health partners to investigate this large Salmonella outbreak.    

While new cases are still being reported, we have seen fewer cases over recent weeks. However, it is too early to say if the outbreak is subsiding and we are continuing to monitor closely. 

Our investigation to date indicates links to imported eggs, however this investigation remains ongoing. We will continue to follow up cases and investigate any further common sources if they come to light.