UK Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs: 207 Cases and One Death Confirmed

Holiday Lawyers • August 18, 2026

A major Salmonella outbreak affecting people across the UK has resulted in 207 confirmed cases, dozens of hospital admissions and one death, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).


The outbreak is being investigated by UKHSA and the Food Standards Agency, with the strongest evidence identified so far pointing towards egg consumption and potentially eggs imported from outside the UK.


Holiday Lawyers founder Aman Dhillon, a Solicitor Advocate who represented victims of the major imported egg Salmonella outbreak in 2014, is urging anyone seriously affected by the latest outbreak to preserve evidence and seek specialist advice.


The official UKHSA outbreak report was published on 18 August 2026.


The outbreak has also been widely reported nationally, including by Sky News and ITV News.


What do we know about the latest Salmonella outbreak?


According to UKHSA, 207 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis associated with the outbreak have been identified between 11 August 2025 and 1 August 2026.


Of these:


  • 199 cases are in England
  • 6 are in Scotland
  • 1 is in Wales
  • 1 is in Northern Ireland
  • 47 cases are in London
  • 38 cases are in Yorkshire and the Humber
  • 38% of those for whom information was available were admitted to hospital
  • Two people developed bloodstream infections
  • One death has been associated with the outbreak


Those affected range from babies to people aged 90.


UKHSA says whole genome sequencing has shown that the confirmed cases belong to the same genetic cluster, indicating a common source of contamination.


Investigators have interviewed more than 100 people affected by the outbreak. A significant proportion reported eating food prepared outside their home before becoming ill.


UKHSA says the evidence surrounding egg consumption is currently the strongest signal identified during the investigation.

Food chain investigations have established that some of the premises concerned received eggs from several sources, including egg importers. At present, UKHSA says that no link has been identified with UK produced eggs or poultry.


The similarities with the 2014 imported egg Salmonella outbreak


The circumstances will be particularly familiar to Aman Dhillon.

In 2014, while a partner and Head of the Public Health team at Irwin Mitchell, Aman represented 28 people who contracted Salmonella after eating at The Real China restaurant in Eastleigh, Hampshire.


The restaurant cases formed part of a much wider national Salmonella outbreak associated with eggs originating from Germany.


The group represented by Aman ultimately recovered a £275,000 settlement.


The settlement and his involvement in the case were reported at the time by The Caterer and FarmingUK.

The wider 2014 outbreak, which affected almost 250 people in Britain and was investigated in connection with a single source of eggs, was also reported by The Guardian.


Aman said:

“The parallels with 2014 are striking. Then, as now, the evidence pointed towards imported eggs and ordinary consumers became seriously ill simply as a result of eating food they believed was safe.


“What is particularly concerning about the present outbreak is the severity being reported. More than one in three of those for whom information is available required hospital admission, two people developed bloodstream infections and one death has been associated with the outbreak.


“Confirmed cases are also unlikely to represent every person affected. Many people who develop gastric illness never provide a stool sample and their illness is therefore never laboratory confirmed.


“Anyone who believes they may have been affected should preserve their medical records, receipts, booking information and any other evidence identifying where and what they ate. This is particularly important for anybody who required hospital treatment or received a confirmed Salmonella diagnosis.”


What are the symptoms of Salmonella?


Salmonella commonly causes gastrointestinal illness.


Symptoms can include:


  • diarrhoea
  • stomach cramps
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • fever or a high temperature


Symptoms will often develop within a few days of exposure to contaminated food.


For many people the illness resolves without significant medical treatment. In more serious cases, however, Salmonella can lead to dehydration, hospitalisation and invasive infection.


Bloodstream infections and sepsis are among the potentially serious complications identified by UKHSA, particularly among vulnerable individuals.


Can you claim compensation after contracting Salmonella?


Where Salmonella has been contracted because contaminated food was supplied by a restaurant, hotel, takeaway, caterer or other food business, those affected may have grounds to pursue compensation.


Every case depends upon its individual circumstances and establishing the likely source of infection can be crucial.

Evidence can include:


  • stool sample results confirming Salmonella
  • GP and hospital records
  • receipts and bank or card transactions
  • restaurant bookings
  • photographs of meals
  • information about what was eaten
  • details of others who ate at the same premises and became ill
  • public health or environmental health investigations


In a significant outbreak, evidence from numerous individuals can help establish a pattern and identify a common source.

Specialist Salmonella and food poisoning lawyers


Aman Dhillon has approximately 20 years’ experience acting in food poisoning and serious illness cases.

He previously founded and headed the Public Health team at Irwin Mitchell and has represented thousands of people affected by illness outbreaks in the UK and overseas, including large group actions arising from Salmonella and other foodborne pathogens.


He now leads Holiday Lawyers, a specialist practice representing people affected by food poisoning, holiday illness and serious illness outbreaks both within the UK and abroad.


Commenting on the latest investigation, Aman added:


“Food businesses and those responsible for placing food into the supply chain have important legal responsibilities concerning consumer safety.


“In 2014 we were able to secure compensation for a group of people affected by an outbreak connected with imported eggs. The priority now must be to establish precisely what has caused this outbreak and ensure that those responsible are held accountable where the evidence supports it.


“Above all, there is now a family who have lost somebody in circumstances associated with this outbreak. That demonstrates why food safety and proper investigation of outbreaks such as this matter so much.”


Have you been affected by the UK Salmonella outbreak?


If you have been diagnosed with Salmonella, required hospital treatment following serious gastrointestinal illness, or believe your illness may be connected with the current outbreak, Holiday Lawyers can provide specialist advice.


Our lawyers have extensive experience investigating both individual food poisoning claims and major group outbreaks.

Contact Holiday Lawyers today to discuss your case.



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HolidayLawyers instructed by family caught in terrifying Croatia wildfire

By Holiday Lawyers • September 30, 2026
HolidayLawyers has been instructed by a family who say they were forced to flee for their lives after a wildfire reached their resort on the Croatian island of Brač. The family were staying at the Gava Waterman Milna Resort as part of a Jet2Holidays package between 8 and 15 September 2026. They say wildfires had been visible in the area for several days but guests were repeatedly reassured there was no cause for concern. On the evening of 12 September, however, the situation deteriorated dramatically. The family say power to the hotel was lost shortly after 9.30pm, ash began falling around the resort and large flames became clearly visible nearby. They allege there was no fire alarm, evacuation announcement or organised emergency procedure and that guests were left trying to work out how to escape as staff themselves began leaving the resort. Three members of the family eventually reached a wooden jetty where they say they remained for around an hour before being evacuated by boat. One member of the family says he suffered significant smoke inhalation while helping elderly holidaymakers onto rescue vessels and remained unwell for several days afterwards. The family has now instructed HolidayLawyers to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the warnings and information provided to guests, the evacuation arrangements and the assistance provided by the tour operator and hotel. Growing concerns over wildfire affected holidays HolidayLawyers has been contacted by a number of holidaymakers whose trips have been seriously disrupted by wildfires affecting resorts overseas. With extreme heat and wildfires increasingly affecting popular holiday destinations, the consequences for tourists can be severe. Where holidaymakers find themselves surrounded by smoke, flames or falling debris, or are forced to evacuate without knowing whether they and their families will escape safely, the psychological consequences can also be significant. HolidayLawyers founder and Solicitor Advocate Aman Dhillon said: “Having previously represented passengers and crew following the Costa Concordia disaster, I have seen how the psychological effects of a close escape from a major incident can continue long after the immediate danger has passed. “Wildfires will not necessarily be the fault of a tour operator. The important questions are often what was known, what guests were told, whether appropriate emergency procedures were followed and whether proper assistance was provided when people were placed in danger.” Was your holiday affected by a wildfire? If you were caught in a wildfire, evacuated from your hotel or resort, suffered injury or smoke inhalation, or believe your holiday company failed to provide appropriate assistance during an emergency, HolidayLawyers can advise you on whether you may have a claim . We have decades of experience handling serious international travel claims and have recovered millions of pounds in compensation for thousands of holidaymakers. If your holiday was ruined by a wildfire, contact HolidayLawyers to discuss what happened.

HolidayLawyers Contacted Following Salmonella Illness at Nour Palace Resort, Tunisia

By Holiday Lawyers • September 29, 2026
HolidayLawyers has been contacted by holidaymakers following a guest falling ill during a stay at the Nour Palace Resort & Thalasso in Mahdia, Tunisia and subsequently being medically diagnosed with salmonella . The guest stayed at the resort from 29 August to 8 September 2026 on an all inclusive package holiday booked through Sunshine.co.uk. Symptoms of gastrointestinal illness began while the guest was still staying at the hotel and continued after their return to the UK on 8 September. Following medical testing, salmonella was confirmed on 16 September 2026 . The illness has also resulted in the guest being unable to return to work, with a consequent loss of earnings. Previous reports of illness at the Nour Palace HolidayLawyers is investigating the circumstances surrounding the illness and has identified previous public reports from guests referring to gastrointestinal symptoms and concerns about food hygiene at the Nour Palace. Some reviews published during 2026 refer to guests suffering vomiting and diarrhoea and raise concerns about food preparation and temperature. Such reports do not establish the cause of an individual guest's illness. They can, however, be relevant when considered alongside medical evidence, the timing of symptoms and any evidence of similar illness affecting other guests. Confirmed salmonella diagnosis A laboratory confirmed diagnosis of salmonella is an important piece of evidence in a holiday illness claim. Our investigation will consider when symptoms began, the incubation period, food and drink consumed during the holiday, whether the guest ate predominantly within the hotel and whether other guests experienced similar symptoms. Where appropriate, evidence can also be sought concerning reported illness at the resort, food hygiene procedures, inspections and relevant health and safety records. Can a package holiday illness claim be made? Where a holiday was sold as a qualifying package, the package organiser may be legally responsible for the proper performance of the holiday services provided. The precise position depends upon the booking arrangements and documentation, which is why we examine documents including the booking confirmation and ATOL certificate at the outset. Where illness has caused additional financial loss, a claim can potentially include losses such as lost earnings , provided they can be supported by appropriate evidence. HolidayLawyers founder Aman Dhillon comments HolidayLawyers founder and Solicitor Advocate Aman Dhillon said: “A confirmed salmonella diagnosis following illness which began during a holiday deserves proper investigation. “We look at the medical evidence, the timing of the illness, what the client ate and drank, whether other guests were affected and the evidence surrounding conditions at the hotel during the relevant period. “The fact that somebody became ill abroad does not by itself establish liability, but where there is a confirmed bacterial infection and symptoms began during the holiday, there can be strong grounds for further investigation.” Salmonella or food poisoning after a holiday in Tunisia? HolidayLawyers specialises in serious holiday illness and accident claims. Our lawyers have decades of experience dealing with international travel litigation and gastrointestinal illness claims involving hotels and resorts overseas. If you stayed at the Nour Palace Resort & Thalasso in Mahdia , or another hotel in Tunisia, and developed salmonella, gastroenteritis or another significant gastric illness, we can assess the circumstances of your case. We act in appropriate cases under a No Win No Fee agreement , with any potential deductions explained clearly before you decide whether to proceed.  Contact HolidayLawyers for a confidential assessment of your holiday illness claim.