• A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened at least 79 people.
• The August Egg Company recalled approximately 1.7 million eggs distributed to stores across seven states.
• Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
• Health officials have advised consumers to discard or return the recalled eggs.
• Most affected individuals live in California, with at least 21 hospitalizations reported.

A recent salmonella outbreak connected to a major egg recall has led to at least 79 reported illnesses across seven states in the West and Midwest. The outbreak has resulted in 21 hospitalizations, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recalled eggs, including brown organic and cage-free varieties, were sourced from the August Egg Company and distributed to grocery stores between February and May 2025, as outlined by an announcement from federal health officials CBS News, Los Angeles Times, SFGate, HuffPost, NPR, and New York Times.

The 1.7 million recalled eggs are primarily affecting consumers in California, Nevada, and Washington, with corresponding sell-by dates between March 4 and June 4, 2025. Retail locations include major grocery chains such as Safeway, Raley’s, and Walmart in multiple states, including California, Arizona, and Illinois. Health officials have emphasized the need for consumers to dispose of or return the recalled eggs to avoid infection CBS News, Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, NPR, and New York Times.

Symptoms of a salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and severe abdominal cramps, which can manifest between six hours to six days following exposure. Most people recover without the need for medical intervention, but the disease can be especially dangerous for young children, older adults, and individuals with compromised immune systems SFGate, New York Times, and NPR.

In light of this outbreak, the August Egg Company has stated they are committed to preventing future incidents and are currently conducting an internal review to improve food safety measures. The company has already implemented corrective actions, including diverting affected eggs to an egg-breaking facility for pasteurization CBS News, Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, NPR, and New York Times.