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HEALTH ALERT: Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen White And Brown Shell Eggs Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk
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Virgin Islands Free Press
HEALTH ALERT: Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen White And Brown Shell Eggs Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella RiskHEALTH ALERT: Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen White And Brown Shell Eggs Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella RiskBy: Virgin Islands Free Press News DeskWASHINGTON — Federal health officials have issued a widespread consumer warning after Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. initiated a voluntary recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown shell eggs due to potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis.
The national recall affects approximately 1,589,577 dozen eggs produced at the company’s Texas facilities.
How to Identify Recalled Egg CartonsConsumers holding white shell or brown cage-free shell eggs should examine the side panel of their cartons for specific plant coding printed in date-ink.
Midwest Poultry Services has temporarily halted production and distribution from its Texas farms while federal inspectors conduct root-cause environmental testing.
Consumers seeking additional information regarding the recall can contact Midwest Poultry Services directly at 574-405-9531 during standard business hours.