Salmonella outbreak hits several countries; EU officials release few details

More than 30 people are sick in Sweden and several other European countries from a rare strain of Salmonella. Officials will not say what other countries are involved or how many people are sick outside Sweden.
Since the middle of September, 33 Salmonella Mikawasima infections have been linked by whole genome sequencing in Sweden. WGS analysis also allowed a connection to be made with illnesses reported in other EU countries.
The source of infection is not yet known but is believed to be a food