14-07-2025
Egg Recall Outbreak Turns Fatal as Cases Climb Nationwide
Egg Recall Outbreak Turns Fatal as Cases Climb Nationwide originally appeared on Parade.
When the August Egg Company recalled 1.7 million dozen-egg cartons on June 6, it was in response to a wave of salmonella-related illnesses that began at the start of 2025. Now, in a July 10 update, the CDC says the reach and impact of the recalled eggs is far greater than initially believed.
While the CDC says the outbreak is over, it has been determined that there were a total of 134 reported cases, which included 38 hospitalizations and, in California, one August Egg Company supplies eggs to numerous grocery stores, with Walmart being among them. The CDC says these recalled eggs are no longer available for sale and are outside their shelf life, meaning their shouldn't be any remaining in kitchens across the country.
Ten states had cases of salmonella related to the egg recall. These include Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah and bore the brunt of the the outbreak with 109 cases of salmonella reported. Arizona had eight reported cases, while Washington had four. The rest of the states mentioned had either one or two salmonella cases reported, however that number could be higher as there are instances where the illness is treated without medical attention.
Salmonella symptoms typically include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, which can start anywhere from six hours to six days after ingesting the offending bacteria. The CDC says generally people recover without medical attention in four to seven days.
They also recommend sticking to four food safety rules in an effort to mitigate the risk of a salmonella infection.
Wash your hands, tools and surfaces often, and rinse produce before eating or prepping it. Next, keep raw meat, poultry and seafood away from foods that won't be cooked. Always cook your food to a safe temperature using a food thermometer. And don't forget to refrigerate perishable items within two hours, or within one hour if it's hot out (over 90°F). Thaw food in the fridge, never on the counter.
According to the American Egg Board, as of 2022 the U.S. produces more than 92,657 billion eggs each year in an attempt to meet consumer Recall Outbreak Turns Fatal as Cases Climb Nationwide first appeared on Parade on Jul 12, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
