Nearly 100 people sickened in salmonella outbreak tied to eggs

At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened since January in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs.

Country Eggs LLC of Lucerne Valley, California, has recalled large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” or “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs. The eggs were sold in cartons bearing the brand names Nagatoshi Produce, Mishuo and Nijiya Markets with sell-by dates of July 1-Sept. 16. The eggs were sold to grocery stores and food service distributors.

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration and stomach cramps. While most people recover within a week, infections can be severe in young children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems. Eighteen people have been hospitalized in the current outbreak.

Read more: The Associated Press

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