CDC Issues Urgent Alert: Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Tied to 1.7 Million Recalled Eggs

A Salmonella outbreak associated with eggs from a California distributor has impacted at least 79 individuals across seven states, leading to multiple hospitalizations, as announced by federal health authorities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are actively investigating this situation, reporting 21 hospitalizations as of June 6, although no fatalities have occurred. The eggs—brown cage-free and brown certified organic—were distributed by August Egg Company of Hilmar, California. These products reached retailers and dining establishments in nine states between February 3 and May 15. In addition to California, affected states include Nevada, Washington, Arizona, Nebraska, New Mexico, Illinois, Indiana, and Wyoming. August Egg Company has initiated a recall of 1.7 million eggs sold under various brands at major retailers such as Walmart, Safeway, and Ralphs. The recalled items feature sell-by dates from March 4 to June 19, marked with plant codes P-6562 or CA-5330. The CDC also noted that many cases may go unreported due to individuals recovering without seeking medical attention. As a preventative measure, the CDC advises checking packaging for affected plant codes and recommended disposing of any recalled products. Surfaces that may have come in contact with the...