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Millions of Eggs Pulled Over Salmonella Fears
23 Jul
Summary
- Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
- Recalled eggs were distributed in Texas and Louisiana Kroger stores.
- No illnesses linked to the recalled eggs have been reported as of Wednesday.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday, July 23, that Midwest Poultry Services is initiating a recall of approximately 1.6 million dozen white shell and brown cage-free eggs originating from Texas.
This extensive recall is a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacterium known to cause foodborne illness. Symptoms associated with Salmonella infection can include cramping, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, and headaches, typically appearing 12 to 72 hours after consumption.
The affected eggs were distributed to Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, as well as Brookshire Grocery stores in states including Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Midwest Poultry Services has already ceased distributing eggs produced on its Texas farms.
As of the announcement, no illnesses had been reported in connection with these recalled eggs. Both Midwest Poultry Services and Kroger were contacted for comment but had not responded immediately.
