--- title: "Salmonella Outbreak Under Investigation in Oklahoma, Iowa, and Nebraska" date: 2010-10-02T08:47:05-07:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://marlerclark.com/salmonella-outbreak-under-investigation-in-oklahoma-iowa-and-nebraska" section: Litigation Landing Pages --- [Foodborne Illnesses](/foodborne-illnesses) / [Salmonella](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/salmonella) / # Salmonella Outbreak Under Investigation in Oklahoma, Iowa, and Nebraska Oklahoma's state health department has identified a *Salmonella* outbreak that, to date, has sickened at least 15 Oklahoma residents. The strain of *Salmonella* involved is *Salmonella* Java. The infected individuals, who became ill between September 2 and 13, are from Canadian, Oklahoma, and Carter Counties, and include at least 12 elementary-age school children from the Mustang School District in Canadian County. Of the two adult cases that have been identified in Oklahoma County, one has been hospitalized as a result of his or her infection.Health department officials continue to gather data in an effort to determine whether the outbreak is food-related, and what specific food is responsible. [Oklahoma officials are currently working with health officials from Nebraska and Iowa](http://www.marlerblog.com/case-news/mustang-oklahoma-salmonella-outbreak-now-linked-to-iowa-and-nebraska/ "Oklahoma officials are currently working with health officials from Nebraska and Iowa"), who have reported that several residents of those states have been infected with a similar strain of Salmonella. It has not yet been officially determined whether the clusters of illness are part of the same outbreak. If you or a family member has experienced [symptoms](http://www.about-salmonella.com/salmonella_symptoms_risks "symptoms") of *Salmonella* - which can include fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea - and has consumed eggs in the last few months sold under the recalled brands, it is very possible that you and/or your family member are part of the outbreak. The most important thing to do is seek medical attention and ask for a stool test, so that it can be determined if you are infected with *Salmonella*, and if so, if you are infected with the outbreak strain. If you are ill and have any questions about pursuing a legal claim, you can contact us to learn more about your options. Marler Clark is the foremost law firm in the US representing victims of foodborne illness, and [Salmonella lawyers ](http://www.marlerclark.com/lawyers "Salmonella lawyers ")at Marler Clark have assisted victims of [Salmonella outbreaks](http://www.marlerclark.com/practice_areas/view/salmonella-outbreak-litigation "Salmonella outbreaks") for more than 17 years. For more information, fill out the contact form, or call us at 866-770-2032. There is no cost to you. 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