Salmonella Outbreak Investigated in Seven U.S. States
Federal health authorities confirm dozens of infections linked to contaminated organic eggs.
Federal health authorities in the United States have confirmed an outbreak of Salmonella infections, affecting individuals in seven states across the western and midwestern regions.
The outbreak has resulted in 79 reported cases of infection, with 21 individuals requiring hospitalization.
The August Egg Company has announced a recall of its organic brown eggs and brown eggs from non-cage farms, which were distributed between February and May. This recall is due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked the reported cases to the recalled eggs, with affected states including Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal cramps.
Most individuals recover within a week; however, the infection can be particularly severe for young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems, potentially necessitating hospitalization.
Health officials are advising consumers to check their egg supply and discard any affected products.
Investigations are ongoing to assess the full extent of the outbreak and the source of contamination.
The outbreak has resulted in 79 reported cases of infection, with 21 individuals requiring hospitalization.
The August Egg Company has announced a recall of its organic brown eggs and brown eggs from non-cage farms, which were distributed between February and May. This recall is due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked the reported cases to the recalled eggs, with affected states including Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal cramps.
Most individuals recover within a week; however, the infection can be particularly severe for young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems, potentially necessitating hospitalization.
Health officials are advising consumers to check their egg supply and discard any affected products.
Investigations are ongoing to assess the full extent of the outbreak and the source of contamination.