Extensive Egg Recall Initiated Amid Salmonella Outbreak Affecting Multiple U.S. States

A widespread salmonella contamination has led to 79 confirmed cases of illness and 21 hospitalizations across seven states in the United States. In response, August egg Company, headquartered in Hilmar, California, has voluntarily recalled nearly 1.7 million eggs to curb further spread of infection.

Recall Encompasses Various Brown Organic and Cage-Free Egg Products

The recall covers a broad selection of brown organic and cage-free eggs marketed under several brand names by August Egg Company. Included products are:

• Clover Organic large Brown (12-count), UPC: 070852010427
• Frist Street Cage Free Large Brown Loose Case (150 eggs), UPC: 041512039638
• Nulaid Medium Brown Cage Free (12-count), UPC: 071230021042
• Nulaid Jumbo Brown Cage Free (12-count), UPC: 071230021011
• O Organics Cage Free Large brown available in 6-, 12-, and 18-count packs with UPCs: 079893401522, 079893401508, and 079893401546 respectively
• Marketside Organic Large Cage Free Brown in both 12- and18-count sizes with UPCs:681131122771 and681131122801 respectively
• Sunnyside Organic Cage Free Large Brown varieties offered as both12- and18-pack sizes with corresponding UPCs such as717544201441and717544211761
• Loose flats containing small to jumbo brown cage-free or organic eggs without specific UPC codes.

The loose egg packages do not carry individual Global Product Codes but remain part of this recall effort.

How to Recognize Recalled Eggs Through Packaging Details

If you recently purchased brown or cage-free eggs from major retailers like Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky Supermarkets, Smart & Final, Safeway,raleys,Foods4Less,and ralphs between early February through mid-May this year, it is essential to verify your cartons carefully. Check for plant code numbers P-6562 or CA5330 printed on the packaging along with julian Dates ranging from day32 through126.

The same recalled items were also distributed at Walmart locations across California, Washington,Nevada ,Arizona ,Wyoming ,New Mexico,Nebraska⁢ ,Indiana,and Illinois during February3to May6with sell-by dates spanning March4to June19.

The Salmonella Outbreak Behind This Major Recall Effort

This large-scale recall was triggered by a salmonella outbreak traced directly back to these specific egg batches. Salmonella bacteria can contaminate eggs during production or handling phases; consuming contaminated eggs may lead to salmonellosis-a gastrointestinal infection marked by symptoms such as diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever,and abdominal cramps that typically develop within six hours up to six days after exposure.

The Centers for Disease Control reports that California accounts for the majority of cases-63 out of79-with Washingtonand Nevada each reporting four cases.Arizona recorded three infections while Nebraskaand New Jersey had two each.Kentucky reported one case so far.The initial illnesses emerged around late february this year.

A Closer Look at Concurrent salmonella Incidents Nationwide

This egg-related outbreak coincides with another ongoing salmonella event linked to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc., which has sickened45 individuals across18 states resulting in16 hospitalizations.This separate incident prompted a nationwide recall affecting fresh whole cucumbers distributed between late April through mid-may.

Health Implications From Consuming Contaminated Eggs

“Salmonellosis symptoms can range from mild discomfort lasting several days up to severe illness requiring hospitalization.”

Mild infections often resolve within four-to-seven days without medical treatment; however,vulnerable populations-including children under five years old,seniors over64 years old,and people with weakened immune systems-face increased risks for serious complications that could become life-threatening if left untreated.

Essential Steps To Safeguard Your Household From Exposure

You should promptly: