More than 100 resident doctors and health staff at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga in Mexico City contracted a salmonella outbreak. ^[1] Ana Carolina Sepúlveda Vildósola, director of the Faculty of Medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), stated on 2026-09-05 that one medical resident affected by an acute infectious gastroenteritis outbreak caused by salmonella is in critical condition. ^[2] On August 31, 2026, a Salmonella outbreak of acute infectious gastroenteritis was detected among 135 medical specialists at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga. ^[3] Sources from the Ministry of Health (SSa) reported on 2026-09-05 that all patients hospitalized for the salmonella outbreak at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga are evolving favorably. ^[4] Hospital authorities stated that the infections were temporarily related to food provided by the institutional cafeteria, leading to a preventive suspension of the service. ^[5] Rubén Hernández Flores, a gastroenterologist at the Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, stated that untreated salmonella infections can lead to severe dehydration and subsequent shock, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and the elderly. ^[6] Anonymous denunciations reported by El Economista stated that the outbreak was caused by deficiencies in food storage areas and hygiene conditions. ^[7] Anonymous reports from medical personnel indicate that the infection originated from consuming food at the hospital cafeteria. ^[8] Approximately 80 of the infected individuals remain hospitalized in the emergency area of the institution. ^[9] As of September 3, 2026, 41 people remained hospitalized under medical surveillance in stable condition following the outbreak. ^[10] Salmonella is a common gastrointestinal infection caused by bacteria that enter the body through contaminated food, water, or improperly handled products. ^[11]