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1.5 million cartons of eggs recalled amid salmonella outbreak. Here's what to look for.
Newsday • • business
Key Points:
- Over 1.5 million cartons of eggs have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak affecting 17 states, with 98 reported cases and 26 hospitalizations but no deaths.
- The recalled eggs, both brown cage-free and white shell, were sold in bulk and retail sizes with "sell by" or "best by" dates between July 20 and August 17.
- These eggs were distributed primarily through Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, as well as smaller outlets in Mississippi and New Mexico.
- The eggs were sold under multiple brand names including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Cal-Maine, and Country Morning, with specific codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates 157 to 184 on the cartons.
- The CDC advises consumers to check their egg cartons, discard or return recalled eggs, and thoroughly clean any surfaces that came into contact with the eggs to prevent salmonella infection symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
