A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from the August Egg Company has sickened at least 79 people across seven states in the West and Midwest, federal health officials announced Saturday. Of those infected, 21 individuals have been hospitalized.
In response, the August Egg Company has issued a recall of approximately 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free eggs distributed to grocery stores between February and May. The recall was announced Friday via the Food and Drug Administration’s website.
The affected eggs were sold in Illinois, Arizona, California, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming. Consumers can find detailed brand names, plant codes, and Julian dates for the recalled products on the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal cramps. While most people recover within a week, young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems may experience severe illness requiring hospitalization.
Health officials urge consumers to throw away any recalled eggs or return them to the store. They also recommend thoroughly washing and disinfecting any surfaces that may have come into contact with the eggs to prevent further spread of the bacteria.
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