FDA investigates Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak with 62 confirmed cases, source unknown
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Summary
The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections with 62 confirmed patients. The source of the pathogen has not yet been identified, and the agency has not disclosed hospitalization rates, patient ages, locations, or what food is being traced. Traceback efforts have begun, and officials note there are likely many more unreported cases.
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· 5 pulledFederal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections.
The Food and Drug Administration is reporting that a source of the pathogen has not yet been identified.
There are 62 confirmed patients, but the FDA is not reporting whether any have required hospitalization.
FDA investigators have begun traceback efforts but the agency is not reporting what food is being traced.
There are likely many more sick people in the outbreak.
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