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FDA Upgrades Shell Egg Recall to Highest Risk Level Over Salmonella Contamination
Just the facts
The Food and Drug Administration designated the recall of 1.6 million cartons of shell eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services as a Class 1 recall, indicating a high risk of severe illness or death. The recall covers more than 19 million eggs harvested from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3 with best-by dates through August 17. Affected products were distributed across retail locations in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Public health officials reported no additional products from the supplier are impacted by the updated classification.
Why this is news
The Food and Drug Administration elevated a national recall of 1.6 million egg cartons to a Class 1 designation due to serious health risks from salmonella contamination.
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