The Dreaded Egg Recall
Egg Recall Data and Important Information http://www.webmd.com/news/20100820/egg-recall-frequently-asked-questions
Aug. 20, 2010 — It’s the biggest egg recall in recent memory. Eggs contaminated with salmonella have sickened thousands of Americans.
Why are the eggs being recalled?
As early as April, states began noticing an unusual number of cases of salmonella food poisoning due to Salmonella enteritidis or SE. In recent years, SE has become the most common cause of salmonella infections in the U.S. It’s predominantly found in eggs.
How many people are sick?
As of mid-July, the CDC had 2,000 confirmed reports of SE illness — 1,300 more cases than usual for this time of year
Do I have contaminated eggs in my refrigerator?
Maybe. Some 380 million eggs, sold under at least 16 different brand names, have been recalled. The egg industry has posted an updated list of recalled egg brands and their identifying package details.
Two previous recalls were issued by Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa, on Aug. 13 and Aug. 18. On Aug. 20, Hillandale farms of Iowa issued a third recall.
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