The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Food Standards Agency (FSA) are investigating a Salmonella Enteritidis t5.9411 outbreak linked to imported eggs, with 259 confirmed cases and one death reported as of 25 August 2026. Cases range from 11 August 2025 to 8 August 2026, with eating out at small cafés, restaurants, and takeaways associated. UKHSA identified two additional clusters (t0.24068 and t5.9765) genetically distinct but part of the wider Salmonella Enteritidis family. The t5.9765 cluster has 38 cases and one death in England, while t0.24068 has 177 cases with no deaths. All three clusters are being investigated alongside food safety guidelines. Public health officials advise vulnerable groups to avoid raw or lightly cooked eggs unless they carry the British Lion mark or are Laid in Britain assured. The risk to the general public remains low, though severe cases may require hospitalization.
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