A recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs has been upgraded to the FDA’s highest risk level after a Salmonella outbreak sickened nearly 100 people. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday classified Midwest Poultry Services’ recall as Class I, meaning exposure to the affected product could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.” The company initially recalled the brown and white cage-free eggs in July after detecting potential Salmonella contamination. As of July 24, 98 people across 17 states had been sickened and 26 hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The eggs were produced at Texas farms between June 6 and July 3 and carry sell-by or best-by dates through August 17. Affected cartons are marked with codes P-1950 or 0840962. The CDC urged consumers to throw away or return recalled eggs and thoroughly wash any surfaces or items that may have touched them. Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of severe illness.
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