Breaking: Salmonella Scare Hits Multiple States: What You Need to Know
West and Midwest regions experience Salmonella outbreak, affecting over dozens of people linked to consumption of eggs in 7 states.
Let's dive into the latest on a troubling salmonella outbreak sweeping across the US. As of now, seven states - Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, and Washington - have been hit, with at least 79 cases confirming the illness and hospitalization of 21 individuals. Scary stuff, huh?
So, what's causing this outbreak of diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps (ugh, ick!)? Well, it looks like the culprit might be some eggs. Specifically, brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties supplied by August Egg Company. Feel free to double-check - the egg varieties include the plant code numbers P-6562 or CA5330.
Hey, it's not all doom and gloom. August Egg Company is taking disciplined measures to root out the issue and prevent any future outbreaks. Their internal food safety team is conducting a thorough investigation to identify solutions to stop this from happening again. The company has also recalled approximately 1.7 million eggs sold under various brand names.
Remember, folks! If you have the recalled eggs at home, toss 'em or return them to the store for a full refund. For extra safety precautions, be sure to wash and disinfect any surfaces that came into contact with those sketchy eggs.
This unfortunate episode follows a string of recent food-related salmonella outbreaks, including a tomato recall affecting three southern states, upgraded to a Class I recall - the highest warning by the Food and Drug Administration - over potential salmonella contamination. Furthermore, nearly four dozen individuals across 18 states have been infected with salmonella food poisoning linked to recalled cucumbers. Let's keep those fingers crossed for improved food safety measures and systems!
Stay informed, friends, and take good care of yourselves. We'll keep you posted as the situation evolves. 💫🥚🩸
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Salmonella
- Eggs
- Amid the ongoing salmonella outbreak in multiple states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises citizens to be vigilant about their health and wellness, focusing on good nutrition and lifestyle practices.
- News about the salmonella scare has spread to various media platforms, including health-and-wellness, food-and-drink, and general-news outlets.
- Crime-and-justice channels have also reported on the salmonella outbreak, citing the potential for legal action if companies fail to implement proper safety measures in their food-and-drink production.
- The recent salmonella outbreaks highlight the importance of strong regulations and quality controls in the science sector, particularly in food manufacturing and distribution.
