Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Recalled in U.S. Over Salmonella Risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services due to possible contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis.

The recall includes white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs produced in Texas and sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, as well as Brookshire Grocery locations in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

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No Illnesses Reported

The FDA said no illnesses linked to the recalled eggs had been reported at the time of the announcement. Midwest Poultry Services has stopped distributing eggs produced at its Texas facilities while the issue is addressed.

Health officials warn that Salmonella infection can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting, usually within 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food. Consumers who purchased the affected eggs are advised not to eat them and to follow the FDA's recall guidance.