Salmonella outbreaks linked to eggs are not uncommon, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating that Salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the US each year. Eggs are a frequent source of these outbreaks due to contamina

What Consumers Should Do

Consumers who purchased eggs from the affected brands and lot codes are advised to discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. The FDA has provided a full list of recalled products, including specific UPC codes and expiration dates, on its website.

FDA Announces Recall of 1.6 Million Egg Cartons Over Salmonella Risk

The US Food and Drug Administration has announced a voluntary recall of 1.6 million egg cartons due to potential Salmonella contamination. The eggs, produced in Texas, were distributed under several brand names across six states. No illnesses have been reported so far, but consumers are urged to check their purchases and dispose of affected products immediately to prevent infection.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for approximately 1.6 million cartons of eggs after routine testing detected potential Salmonella contamination. The eggs were produced by Cal Maine Foods at a facility in Texas and distributed under multiple brand names, including Sunups, Wholesome Farms, and others.

The affected products were sold in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The recall includes eggs with specific lot codes and expiration dates, which consumers can verify on the FDA’s official recall notice. No cases of Salmonella infection linked to these eggs have been reported at this time.