What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?

A salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated imported eggs has infected 207 people across the UK, resulting in one death and 34 hospitalizations. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified eggs eaten in cafes and restaurants as the source of the outbreak. This incident has raised public health concerns regarding salmonella, how it spreads, and the safety of egg consumption. The UKHSA is investigating the outbreak, which involves imported eggs rather than domestically produced ones.