A widespread Salmonella outbreak has prompted the recall of approximately 1.7 million brown cage-free and organic eggs across the United States, raising concerns about food safety and public health.
The recall, initiated by the August Egg Company based in Hilmar, California, follows reports of 79 illnesses across seven states, with 21 hospitalisations. No deaths have been reported as of June 8, 2025.
The outbreak, linked to Salmonella Enteritidis, has affected consumers in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Nevada, and Washington, with eggs distributed to nine states, including New Mexico and Wyoming.
“We immediately began diverting all eggs to an egg-breaking facility, which pasteurises the eggs and kills any pathogens,” August Egg Company stated. They are also conducting an internal review to prevent future outbreaks. More here
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