The UKHSA said it continues to investigate the cause of a Salmonella outbreak as the number of confirmed cases in England rises again09:53, 10 Sep 2026Updated 11:26, 10 Sep 2026Salmonella cases in the UK have risen as a probe into imported eggs continues and doctors issue a warning to the public.‌The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today revealed there has been a total of 322 confirmed cases of Salmonella and one death, linked to the t5.9411 cluster of the bacteria, in England. The UKHSA, on September 1, previously shared there were 305 confirmed cases in the country and one death. That's a rise of 17 cases within a seven-day period.‌These latest figures range from data collected between 11 August 2025 and 21 August 2026.‌The UKHSA - who are investigating alongside the Food Standards Agency - warned that the recent cases have been associated with eating at a range of food spots, including small cafés, restaurants and takeaway businesses.There were 186 confirmed cases, linked to the t0.24068 cluster in England, between 27 May 2025 and 18 August 2026. The UKHSA said it found 41 Salmonella cases and a death, linked to the t5.9765 cluster in England, from data between 27 January 2026 to 11 August 2026.‌The risk to the general public at the moment from Salmonella is low, the UKHSA revealed. Despite this, experts have shared a warning to the public on how to try and minimise the risk.Professor Ian Young, Chief Scientific Adviser for the Food Standards Agency advised that the certain people should eggs that are fully cooked and avoid food that contain raw or slightly cooked eggs.He said: "The exact causes of these outbreaks have not yet been identified, but investigations so far have identified links to imported eggs. There is no evidence that UK-produced eggs are affected.‌"Our food safety advice remains the same: eggs that are thoroughly cooked and handled hygienically should not present a food safety risk."Infants, young children, pregnant people and older adults should only eat raw or lightly cooked eggs if they carry the British Lion mark or are produced under the Laid in Britain scheme. This advice does not apply to those who are severely immunocompromised and require medically supervised diets, who should continue to follow individual medical advice."Professor Young said vulnerable people should be more wary when eating out, adding: "If you're eating out or buying food that contains eggs, you may not know if these carry the British Lion mark or are Laid in Britain assured. If this is the case, when eating out the safest approach for vulnerable people is to ensure they're thoroughly cooked and to avoid dishes containing raw or lightly cooked egg, such as mousses, fresh mayonnaise or hollandaise sauce."Hannah Charles, Lead Epidemiologist at UKHSA, said: "Our investigation to date indicates a link 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."It is important to emphasise that the overall risk to the public remains low. In England, all Salmonella samples from patients seen in hospitals or primary care are routinely analysed using Whole Genome Sequencing, helping us identify and investigate potential outbreaks quickly."Most Salmonella infections cause mild symptoms, such as diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever, which usually resolve without treatment. However, the infection can occasionally cause more serious illness, including sepsis requiring hospital admission, particularly in young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems."