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Salmonella Outbreak: 79 Ill, 1.7 Million Eggs Recalled

6/7/2025

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A salmonella outbreak has left 79 people ill across seven states, prompting the August Egg Company to recall 1.7 million potentially contaminated brown organic and cage-free eggs. Symptoms like diarrhea and fever are common. The CDC urges consumers to discard the affected eggs and thoroughly disinfect any surfaces they may have touched.

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A salmonella outbreak has left 79 people ill across seven states, prompting the August Egg Company to recall 1.7 million potentially contaminated brown organic and cage-free eggs. Symptoms like diarrhea and fever are common. The CDC urges consumers to discard the affected eggs and thoroughly disinfect any surfaces they may have touched.