FDA gives egg recall 'Class I' designation over Salmonella risk. Here's a list of impacted eggs.
Nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs from two Texas farms were recalled due to a salmonella outbreak affecting multiple states. The FDA gave the recall its highest-risk classification, warning of serious health consequences or death. The recall was voluntary and is being investigated as one of the largest food-borne illness outbreaks on record.
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22 sourcesCheck Your Carton: FDA Elevates Egg Recall to Highest Level After Salmonella Outbreak
1.5 Million Egg Cartons Recalled—Alert Receives High Risk Designation From FDA
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Check refrigerator now: FDA upgrades massive egg recall to highest level
Life-threatening recall of more than 38 MILLION eggs upgraded to FDA’s highest risk level
Egg recall upgraded to FDA’s highest risk level: ‘Serious adverse health consequences or death’
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3 developments- Aug 13Only lean-right coverage:Life-threatening recall of more than 38 MILLION eggs upgraded to FDA’s highest risk level
- Aug 14FDA assigns highest-risk Class I status for recall of nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs
- Aug 15FDA upgrades egg recall to highest risk level as salmonella sickens dozens across several states
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