A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to cage-free and organic brown eggs from August Egg Company has sickened 79 people across seven states, leading to a recall of 1.7 million dozen eggs. The CDC issued a warning after cases emerged between February and May, with affected eggs distributed to various retailers, including Walmart, under specific plant codes and sell-by dates.
Salmonella outbreak in the US: Egg recall expands; 7 states hit