Eggs Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Recalled In CA

CALIFORNIA — A company is recalling eggs sold in California and several other states because the product may be contaminated with salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday.

California-based August Egg Company said it was recalling about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May, according to the FDA's alert.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the recalled eggs are linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 80 people in seven states. Of those, 69 cases were reported in California, according to an attorney representing one person who fell ill.

At least 21 people have been hospitalized nationwide. No deaths have been reported.

The eggs were distributed to retail locations including Walmart, Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less and Ralphs. In addition to California, the eggs were sold in Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana and Illinois.

The recalled eggs will have a plant code number (P-6562 or CA5330) printed on the carton or package, along with Julian Dates between 32 and 126. The recalled retail eggs will be in fiber or plastic cartons, with the above codes printed on one side of the carton.

A full list of brands and plant codes or Julian dates can be found on the FDA and CDC websites.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria. Most people recover within a week without medical treatment, according to the CDC.

Consumers who may have eggs produced in this plant, as identified by the plant code on one side of the egg carton, should return them to their place of purchase for a full refund. Further questions may be directed to the company at 1-800-710-2554, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT.

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