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US Egg Recall Linked to Salmonella Cases Across 17 States
At least 98 people have fallen ill and 26 have been hospitalised across 17 US states in a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs, according to the CDC, as reported by Times…
The Story in Brief
At least 98 people have fallen ill and 26 have been hospitalised across 17 US states in a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs, according to the CDC, as reported by Times Now News. Texas-based Midwest Poultry Services has recalled more than 1.5 million dozen eggs. The affected products were sold under brands including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Cal-Maine and Country Morning.
The recalled eggs were distributed in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and New Mexico. Consumers should check cartons for best-by dates from July 20 to August 17, 2026, and plant codes P-1950 or 0840962. The CDC advises people not to eat matching eggs, but to discard or return them, then clean surfaces that came into contact with them.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that every egg is unsafe would be as careless as dismissing the recall as routine. The facts point to specific brands, dates and plant codes, while official case counts may miss people who recover without testing. Consumers should check cartons rather than rely on social media warnings. The practical test is simple: does an egg carry one of the listed codes and dates? If so, it belongs in the bin, not the frying pan.
Source: timesnownews.com
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