Egg Recall: Salmonella Risk
Consumers Urged to Check Fridges as 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella
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Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs produced in Texas are being recalled over a potential Salmonella Enteritidis risk, according to KATV. The voluntary recall was issued by Midwest Poultry Services L.P. and covers eggs produced between June 6 and July 3, with sell-by dates running from July 20 through August 17.
The recalled eggs were shipped to foodservice and retail customers across six states: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, Fox San Antonio reports.
How to Spot the Recalled Eggs in Your Fridge
Consumers can identify recalled eggs by checking the side of the carton for two key codes. Look for plant code P-1950 or 0840962, according to News Channel 9. Also check for Julian dates — the three-digit production date numbers — ranging from 157 through 184.
If your carton matches those codes, do not eat the eggs. Midwest Poultry Services urges consumers to return the eggs to the store where they were bought for a full refund, WUTV reports.
Salmonella Symptoms You Should Know
Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacteria that can make people very sick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns it can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, according to Local 12.
Symptoms usually appear within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most healthy people recover without medical treatment, but young children, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems face higher risks of serious illness.
Midwest Poultry Services Issues Voluntary Recall
Midwest Poultry Services L.P. is a Texas-based egg producer. The company launched this recall voluntarily after a potential contamination was identified, WGME reports. The recall covers a large volume — nearly 19.2 million individual eggs in total.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is involved in overseeing the recall. Consumers with questions can contact Midwest Poultry Services directly. The company has not reported any confirmed illnesses linked to the recalled eggs at this time, according to KOMO News.
What to Do If You Already Ate the Recalled Eggs
If you think you ate recalled eggs and feel sick, see a doctor right away. Tell your doctor you may have been exposed to Salmonella. Early treatment can help prevent the illness from getting worse, according to ABC 6 On Your Side.
To stay safe, throw out or return any eggs matching the recalled codes — even if they look and smell normal. Salmonella contamination cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. Washing or cooking eggs at high heat can kill the bacteria, but the safest move is not to use the recalled product at all.
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