More than 70 people in seven states have fallen ill due to a salmonella outbreak traced back to eggs distributed by a California-based company, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed.

On Friday, August Egg Company issued a recall of 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs sold under various brand names, warning they may be contaminated. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shared the recall notice, urging consumers and businesses to take immediate action.

What You Need to Know About the Outbreak

So far, 79 people have been sickened, and 21 of them have required hospitalization. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported. The affected eggs were sold at restaurants and retailers across Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming.

Some of the stores carrying the recalled eggs include major retailers like Walmart, Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs.

Why Salmonella is a Serious Concern

Salmonella infections can cause a range of symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain—even in healthy individuals. For young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, the infection can lead to severe, sometimes life-threatening complications.

What August Egg Company is Doing About It

In a statement to the FDA, August Egg Company emphasized that it is not currently selling fresh shell eggs. The company has been diverting all eggs to an egg-breaking plant for over 30 days, where eggs are pasteurized to kill any harmful pathogens.

“Our internal food safety team is conducting a stringent review to identify how this happened and to prevent future issues,” the company said. “We are fully committed to correcting this situation and ensuring it never happens again.”

What Should You Do?

If you have eggs from this recall at home or in your business, the CDC advises throwing them away or returning them to the store where you bought them. It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to potential salmonella contamination.

Stay tuned for updates as health officials continue to monitor the situation and work to protect public safety.

Source: CNN – Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sickens dozens of people across 7 states

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If you recently bought tomatoes in Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina, it’s time to check your kitchen. A serious recall is now underway, and the FDA has labeled it the most urgent kind—Class I—meaning the contaminated product could lead to severe illness or even death.

What’s Going On?

The recall was first issued on May 2, but things have since escalated. The tomatoes in question may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious health complications—especially in vulnerable groups like young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.

The tomatoes were distributed by Williams Farms Repack LLC, based in Lodge, South Carolina, and sold to wholesalers and distributors under the H&C Farms Label between April 23 and April 28.

Where Were the Tomatoes Sold?

The recalled tomatoes ended up in:

• Georgia
• North Carolina
• South Carolina

What Tomato Sizes and Lots Are Affected?

Here’s what to look for on packaging labels:

• 5×6; Lot Code: R4467
• 6×6; Lot Codes: R4467, R4470
• Combo, 25-pound box; R4467
• 4×4, 2-layer; R4467
• 4×5, 2-layer; R4467
• 60-count, 2-layer; R4467
• 60-count, 18 pounds loose; R4467, R4470
• XL, 18 pounds loose; R4467
• 3-count trays; R4467

Why This Is Serious: Understanding Salmonella

Salmonella isn’t something to take lightly. According to the CDC, symptoms usually begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and may include:

• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Abdominal cramps

While many people recover without treatment, in some cases—particularly among vulnerable populations—the infection can lead to hospitalization and life-threatening complications.

Worryingly, freezing or drying the tomatoes won’t kill the bacteria. Salmonella can survive for weeks in dry environments and months in moist ones.

So Far, No Reported Illnesses—But Stay Cautious

As of the FDA’s latest update on May 28, no illnesses or deaths have been reported. Still, the agency isn’t taking any chances.

Bought These Tomatoes? Here’s What To Do

The FDA is urging consumers:

• Don’t eat the recalled tomatoes.
• Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, or safely discard them.
• Feeling sick after eating them? Contact your healthcare provider right away.

Stay safe, stay informed—and always double-check your produce when recalls are announced. For ongoing updates, visit the FDA’s recall website.

Source: USA Today – Tomatoes sold in 3 states now labeled deadly by FDA

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