The CDC reported that an outbreak linked to raw oysters sickened 64 people in 22 states. Most in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and New Jersey, other states include Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Florida, Delaware, Connecticut, Colorado, California, Arizona, Maryland, Tennessee, South. Dakota, North. Carolina, Missouri, Maine, Kentucky, and Illinois. Individuals in this outbreak report eating raw oysters. CDC and FDA are working to determine if a common source of oysters can be identified. As of December 23, 2025, 64 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 22 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 21, 2025, to November 28, 2025. Of the 44 individuals for whom information is available, 20 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. This outbreak may not be limited to the states with known cases, and the true number of sick people is likely much higher than the reported number. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. Of the 27 people interviewed, 20 (74%) reported eating raw oysters. WGS showed that bacteria from sick people's samples are closely related genetically. This suggests that people in this outbreak may have gotten sick from the same food. Based on the WGS, the Salmonella from 59 people's samples did not predict resistance to any antibiotics. @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/oysters-12-25/index.html
