Nearly 100 people across 17 U.S. states have fallen ill in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs, federal health officials reported Friday. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 98 cases of salmonella infections were identified with illness onset dates ranging from November 21 to June 30. While no fatalities have been recorded, 26 individuals required hospitalization.

Investigations have traced the outbreak to shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, a company based in Indiana. The recalled eggs were produced and distributed from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3 and sold under multiple brand names. The affected products carry sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17.

Retailers that received the recalled eggs include Kroger stores located in Texas and Louisiana, as well as Brookshire Grocery stores operating in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi. Samples collected by Midwest Poultry from its Texas farms tested positive for salmonella, and genetic analysis confirmed that some bacterial strains matched those found in ill individuals.

Federal officials stressed that while the recalled eggs are a probable source of the outbreak, not all cases have been linked directly to Midwest Poultry products. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for the recalled eggs and dispose of them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.