AI Generated Image
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people in 17 states since November, FDA says
PBS • • business
Key Points:
- Nearly 100 people across 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services, with illnesses occurring between November 21 and June 30.
- No deaths have been reported, but 26 individuals have been hospitalized due to the outbreak.
- The recalled eggs, produced and distributed from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, were sold under multiple brand names with sell-by dates from July 20 to August 17, and were available in stores including Kroger and Brookshire Grocery in several states.
- Testing confirmed that some egg samples from Midwest Poultry's Texas farms contained the salmonella strain responsible for the illnesses.
- Consumers are advised to check for recalled eggs in their refrigerators and discard or return them, as salmonella symptoms can be severe, especially for vulnerable populations.
