FDA Announces Recall of 1.6 Million Eggs Over Salmonella Risk

Midwest Poultry Services is recalling approximately 1.6 million eggs because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced, Megan Cerullo reported for CBS News.

More than 1.6 million eggs have been recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination.

The recall covers white-shell and cage-free shell eggs produced at the company's Texas facilities and distributed to retailers in six states.

According to the FDA, Salmonella Enteritidis can cause serious and, in some cases, fatal infections, particularly among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

The recall covers white-shell and cage-free shell eggs produced at the company's Texas facilities and distributed to retailers in six states.

According to the FDA, Salmonella Enteritidis can cause serious and, in some cases, fatal infections, particularly among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Common symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.

The recalled eggs were produced and distributed between June 6 and July 3.

The affected products carry sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through Aug. 17.

The eggs were sold under several brand names, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning, and Sunups.