FDA issues over 1.5mn eggs recall over ‘death risk’ due to Salmonella: Which brands and states are affected?
The FDA classified a recall of 1.5 million eggs as Class I due to Salmonella risks. Midwest Poultry Services initiated the recall.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated a voluntary recall of over 1.5 million eggs due to potential Salmonella contamination, classifying it as the most critical level due to the risk of serious health consequences or death. Midwest Poultry Services began the recall on July 22 after detecting the issue at two farms in Texas through environmental monitoring and root cause analysis. The recall, announced in July, halted the distribution of eggs from the Texas locations.
The recalled eggs were sold under various brand names, including Kroger, Simple Truth Cage Free, Brookshire Grocery Company, Country Morning, and Sunups, with sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 to August 17. Only eggs bearing the identifying plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian Date between 157 and 184 printed on the carton are affected. Consumers can find this code printed in date-coding ink on either side of the carton.
Symptoms of Salmonella Enteritidis infection, which can cause severe and occasionally lethal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. In rare cases, the infection can enter the bloodstream, leading to more severe health issues.
Consumers who purchased the recalled eggs are advised not to consume them and should return the products to the retailer for a full refund.
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