Over 20 Million Eggs Recalled in Salmonella Outbreak Affecting 79 Individuals in the U.S.
The FDA announced a recall after 21 hospitalizations due to a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs distributed by Ogast Egg.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed the recall of over 20 million eggs following reports of 21 individuals hospitalized due to salmonella infections.
The affected eggs, distributed by the company Ogast Egg, were sold to various retail outlets, including major chains such as Walmart and Safeway Stores between February 3 and May 19.
According to the FDA, the eggs were released for sale starting March 4. The recall was initiated by Ogast Egg on June 6, coinciding with an investigation launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) into the salmonella outbreak.
Current data from the CDC indicates that a total of 79 people across seven states have reported illnesses after consuming the contaminated eggs.
California has recorded the highest number of cases with 63 individuals falling ill.
Meanwhile, Nevada and Washington each reported four cases, and Arizona, New Jersey, Nebraska, and Kentucky recorded three cases each.
Earlier this year, the U.S. experienced an egg shortage attributed to an outbreak of avian influenza, which had led to skyrocketing egg prices.
However, prices have since stabilized following a decline in the outbreak's intensity.
Additionally, the CDC has noted a separate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers, which has caused 45 illnesses, resulting in 16 hospitalizations.
The affected eggs, distributed by the company Ogast Egg, were sold to various retail outlets, including major chains such as Walmart and Safeway Stores between February 3 and May 19.
According to the FDA, the eggs were released for sale starting March 4. The recall was initiated by Ogast Egg on June 6, coinciding with an investigation launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) into the salmonella outbreak.
Current data from the CDC indicates that a total of 79 people across seven states have reported illnesses after consuming the contaminated eggs.
California has recorded the highest number of cases with 63 individuals falling ill.
Meanwhile, Nevada and Washington each reported four cases, and Arizona, New Jersey, Nebraska, and Kentucky recorded three cases each.
Earlier this year, the U.S. experienced an egg shortage attributed to an outbreak of avian influenza, which had led to skyrocketing egg prices.
However, prices have since stabilized following a decline in the outbreak's intensity.
Additionally, the CDC has noted a separate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers, which has caused 45 illnesses, resulting in 16 hospitalizations.
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