FDA Elevates Egg Recall to Class I Due to Salmonella Risk, Affecting Six States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a significant egg recall to a Class I designation, indicating the highest level of risk. This recall involves over 1.5 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs distributed by Midwest Poultry Services. The Class I designation signifies that there is a reasonable possibility of serious health consequences or even death from exposure to the contaminated product. So far, at least 98 individuals across 17 states have reported illnesses, with 26 requiring hospitalization. The affected eggs were distributed to retailers and foodservice locations in Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi. Brands under which these eggs were sold include Kroger, Brookshire’s, Simple Truth, Country Morning, and Sun Ups, along with other smaller retailers. Consumers can identify recalled eggs by checking the best-by or sell-by dates, which range between July 20 and August 17, and by an identifying code printed on the carton sides. The FDA's website... 
