Major Salmonella Egg Recall Affects Multiple Brands and States

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Major Salmonella Egg Recall Affects Multiple Brands and States
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Over 20 million eggs distributed by August Egg Company have been recalled after 21 people across seven states were hospitalized with salmonella, linked to the eggs sold between February and May. The recall follows an outbreak that has sickened 79 people overall, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. This recall coincides with ongoing food safety concerns, including a separate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers, amid recent egg shortages and rising prices due to bird flu.

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