date:Jul 29, 2013
At least 26 people in Iowa have fallen ill with a relatively uncommon strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, according to the Iowa Deparmtnet of Public Health. The illnesses are spread across 19 Iowa counties.
Investigators have not identified the source, though chicken or eggs may be likely.
Salmonella is commonly the result of improper handling or preparation of food, said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk in a news release. This particular strain is often associated with improper cook