A total of 38 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from seven states – Montana, Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 17, 2018, to August 16, 2018.

Ten people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

The outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis was identified in environmental samples and in eggs collected from Gravel Ridge Farms.

On September 8, 2018, Gravel Ridge Farms recalled cage-free large eggs because they might be contaminated with Salmonella.

On September 8, 2018, Gravel Ridge Farms recalled cage-free large eggs because they might be contaminated with Salmonella.

Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled Gravel Ridge Farms cage-free large eggs.

Gravel Ridge Farms recalled packages of a dozen and 2.5 dozen eggs in cardboard containers with UPC code 7-06970-38444-6.

Recalled eggs have “best if used by” dates of July 25, 2018 through October 3, 2018.

Recalled eggs were sold in grocery stores and to restaurants in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. For a full list of locations where recalled eggs were sold, visit the FDA website.