Check Your Fridge: Massive Egg Recall Includes Michigan

Before you get ready to make your eggs sunny side up, you may want to check your fridge, as there is a massive egg recall going on right now in Michigan, over concerns of salmonella contamination.

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The August Egg Company in Hilmar, California, just issued a massive egg recall, after 79 cases of salmonella contamination were found linked back to eggs sold at stores across the country. So far, 21 people have been hospitalized in 7 different states.

Some of the states included are Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and many more.

What Brands Are Affected by the Recall?

The eggs were sold at Kroger, Walmart, and other national retailers. Here's what you should look for when it comes to the recall:

Look for these brands & packaging at home:

• Marketside (Walmart):
  • Organic Large Cage-Free Brown Eggs (12- and 18-count)
  • Large Cage-Free Brown Eggs (12- and 18-count)

• Simple Truth (Kroger): Large & Medium Cage-Free Brown Eggs (18-count)

If you have concerns that you may have contaminated eggs, you can examine several key points on the packaging.

Plant Code: P-6562 or CA5330.

Sell-By Dates:

• Walmart: March 4 - June 19
• Other stores: March 4 - June 4

What Is Salmonella and Why It’s Serious

Salmonella is a dangerous foodborne pathogen that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, fever, stomach cramps, and in some cases, even require hospitalization if the cases are severe enough. Salmonella can be especially dangerous to the young, elderly, or immunocompromised. 

What to Do If You Have These Eggs

If you have any of the affected product, you should discard the eggs immediately. You can also call August Farms at 1-800-710-2554 (12pm-8pm ET) with questions you may have.