Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters infects 64 people in 22 states

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FILE - Close-up of a plate of raw oysters at a restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, October 21, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Dozens of people across 22 states have been infected with salmonella poisoning after eating raw oysters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Raw oysters linked to salmonella outbreak

What we know:

The people who were sickened in the outbreak all reported eating raw oysters. According to the CDC, raw oysters can be contaminated with bacteria any time of year. 

What we don't know:

The common source of raw oysters has not yet been identified. The CDC and FDA are working to see if there is a common source that can be found.

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By the numbers:

There have been 64 salmonella cases reported in 22 states, including 20 people who were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

Which states have salmonella cases?

Local perspective:

The CDC says 22 states have reported salmonella infections linked to eating raw oysters.

What is salmonella?

Dig deeper:

Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness. 

Most people infected with salmonella will begin to develop symptoms 12 to 72 hours after swallowing the bacteria. The illness, salmonellosis, usually lasts four to seven days and most people recover without treatment, according to the FDA. 

Diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps are common symptoms. 

The CDC says to call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe symptoms: 

• Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
• Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
• Bloody diarrhea
• So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
• Signs of dehydration, such as: Not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, feeling dizzy when standing up