Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Oysters Affects Over Two Dozen Patients Across 12 States

A Salmonella Telelkebir outbreak associated with oysters harvested from Virginia's Little Wicomico River has led to 27 identified patient illnesses across 12 states. The FDA, CDC, and state authorities are investigating, and the Little Wicomico Oyster Company has recalled affected oysters harvested between September 18 and October 8, 2026.