Salmonella cases in Wales rise, including seven in the last 10 days

NewsLatest Wales NewsHealthFurther cases have been identified in Wales19:15, 28 Aug 2026Updated 19:15, 28 Aug 2026Salmonella cases have risen in Wales after an outbreak in the UK has seen one person die and hundreds ill from the infection. Since WalesOnline last reported that there had been a case in Wales on August 18, Public Health Wales has now confirmed a further seven cases.‌The outbreak may be linked to eggs imported to the UK from abroad, with cases associated with eating out, from small cafés, restaurants and takeaway businesses, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).‌As of August 25, the UKHSA has recorded 259 confirmed cases and one death from salmonella linked to the first Salmonella Enteritidis cluster. Stay informed on the latest health news by signing up to our n