The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for approximately 1.7 million eggs over concerns of potential salmonella contamination.
According to the FDA’s announcement, the recall involves brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs produced by the August Egg Company. These eggs were distributed to Walmart stores in nine states: California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois.
The recalled eggs were available for purchase between February 3 and May 6, with sell-by dates ranging from March 4 to June 19. Affected products were sold under various brands including Clover, Sunnyside, and Raley’s, and came packaged in fiber or plastic cartons with the codes P-6562 or CA5330 printed on the side.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to these eggs. So far, 79 cases have been reported across seven states, with 21 hospitalizations, the FDA confirmed.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, or individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include diarrhea, high fever, and dehydration. Anyone experiencing these symptoms is urged to seek medical care.
Consumers who purchased the recalled eggs should return them for a full refund or safely dispose of them. The CDC also advises thoroughly washing any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the eggs.
In response to the outbreak, the August Egg Company has stopped distributing fresh eggs and is instead sending eggs to a processing facility for pasteurization to help eliminate potential health risks.
For a full list of recalled products, visit the FDA’s official website.
