BAD EGG

Millions of Eggs Recalled Over New Diarrhea Illness Fears

The recall affects approximately 1.6 million white-shell and brown cage-free eggs.

Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs sold across six states are being recalled after officials warned they may be contaminated with salmonella. Midwest Poultry Services announced Wednesday that it is recalling white-shell and brown cage-free eggs produced on its Texas farms because of the potential presence of Salmonella Enteritidis. The affected eggs were distributed to retail and food service customers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico and Mississippi. They were sold at Kroger, Brookshire Grocery and other smaller retailers. Midwest Poultry Services has stopped distributing eggs produced on its Texas farms while the issue is investigated. Salmonella can be found on the outside or inside of eggs and may cause fever, stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting within 12 to 72 hours after consumption. The recalled cartons have best-by or sell-by dates ranging from July 20 through Aug. 17 and can be identified by code numbers P-1950 or 0840962. No illnesses have been linked to the recalled eggs, the FDA said