From everyday staples such as dairy and poultry products to record-breaking regional outbreaks, Salmonella cases are quietly surging across Europe — leaving health officials on high alert as infections reach levels not seen in years.
Noodles, eggs, and pumpkin seeds are among the products that have been linked with Salmonella outbreaks in the past months.
More recently, in August, more than 300 people fell ill with Salmonella in Belgium after they ate eggs, resulting in a record Salmonella outbreak for the country.
Salmonella is the second-most common foodborne illness in the world, and cases have been steadily increasing in Europe since 2020, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Infants and children up to 4 years old are the most affected.
