Massive Egg Recall For Salmonella Includes Pennsylvania Stores

As you prepare your Sunday morning breakfast, check your eggs first.

More than 200 million eggs, including some sold in Pennsylvania stores, have been recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

The eggs were produced by Rose Acre Farms in Indiana and were sold under several brands, including Crystal Farms, Great Value, and Country Daybreak. They have been sold in several stores, including Walmart.

Twenty two illnesses have been reported to date.

In addition to stores in Pennsylvania, the eggs were distributed to North Carolina, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Those infected with salmonella can experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The FDA warns that salmonella can sometimes enter the bloodstream and cause more serious illnesses.

The affected eggs, from plant number P-1065 with the Julian date range of 011 through date of 102 printed on either the side portion or the principal side of the carton or package. Click here to see the list of eggs affected by the recall.

The FDA says anyone who may have bought the affected eggs can return them for a refund. For more information, contact the company at (855) 215-5730 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Includes reporting by Patch Editor Feroze Dhanoa

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