Nearly 1.6M dozen eggs recalled over possible salmonella contamination
Midwest Poultry Services has issued a recall for nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The affected eggs were distributed to various grocery chains in Texas and surrounding states, though no illnesses have been reported yet.
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Food safety recalls are essential for public health, particularly for vulnerable populations susceptible to foodborne illnesses.
Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrients, containing a wide range of essential nutrients, including protein, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and more. And this rich source of nutrients is under threat. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Midwest Poultry Services is recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced in Texas, as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, states a Reuters report.Where are these eggs availableThe recalled eggs were available at Kroger (KR.N) Texas and Louisiana and Brookshire Grocery stores in states including Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi, the FDA states. The brands have not reacted to the news report yet, and the good news is that there have been no illnesses reported linked to the Midwest Poultry Services eggs as of the announcement, the FDA added.
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