Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eggs Sickens 95+ Across 14 States. Federal health officials announced a nationwide salmonella outbreak impacting at least 95 individuals since January, linked to recalled Country Eggs LLC eggs sold under various brand names. Recalled eggs have sell-by dates between July 1 and September 16 and bear the code CA 7695. Consumers are urged to check refrigerators and discard or return affected eggs immediately. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and vomiting
Country Eggs LLC, of Lucerne Valley, California, has recalled large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” or “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs and production has been suspended.
The eggs were sold in cartons bearing the brand names Nagatoshi Produce, Mishuo and Nijiya Markets. The cartons contain the code CA 7695 and sell-by dates of July 1 through Sept. 16.
The outbreak has sickened people in at least 14 states, with illnesses beginning between Jan. 7 and July 25, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Eighteen of those who fell ill were hospitalized.
It’s possible that many more people have been sickened and that eggs were distributed to additional states, the CDC said.
An investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration based on where ill people reported buying or consuming eggs identified Country Eggs LLC, as a common supplier, officials said.
The eggs were sold to grocery stores and food service distributors. Consumers should check their refrigerators for recalled eggs and throw them away or return them to stores for a refund.
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration and stomach cramps. Most people who get sick recover within a week. Infections can be severe in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, who may require hospitalization.
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