NEWZ RE COMMUNITY ALERT

NEWZ‑RE COMMUNITY ALERT

FDA CLASS I RECALL — SALMONELLA OUTBREAK LINKED TO EGGS

For residents of Cleveland, OH — including 793 Alhambra Road

🚨 What’s Happening

The FDA has issued a Class I recall — the highest danger level — for over 19 million eggs due to confirmed Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Nearly 100 people across 17 states have already become ill.

The eggs were produced by Midwest Poultry Services L.P. at two Texas farms and distributed across multiple states.

📍 Where the Recalled Eggs Were Sold

Although the eggs were not distributed in Ohio, Cleveland residents may still have them if:

- They traveled recently

- They purchased eggs from out‑of‑state retailers

- Someone brought eggs from affected states

Affected retail locations:

- Kroger (Texas, Louisiana)

- Brookshire’s Grocery (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Mississippi)

- Other small retailers and food‑service outlets in these states ")

If you or anyone you know brought eggs back from these regions, check them immediately.

🥚 Brands Involved

Recalled eggs were sold under multiple brand names:

- Kroger

- Simple Truth Cage Free

- Brookshire’s

- Country Morning

- Cal‑Maine Sunups

- Sunups

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🔢 How to Identify Recalled Cartons

Check the side of the carton for:

- Plant Codes:

P‑1950 or 0840962

- Julian Dates:

157–184

- Best‑By / Sell‑By Dates:

July 20 – August 17, 2026

If your eggs match any of these identifiers:

Do NOT eat them. Throw them away or return them for a refund.

🦠 What Is Salmonella?

Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacteria that causes salmonellosis, a gastrointestinal infection that can be severe — especially for children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

⚠️ Symptoms to Watch For

Symptoms typically appear 12–72 hours after eating contaminated eggs and may last 4–7 days.

Common symptoms include:

- Diarrhea

- Fever

- Stomach cramps

- Nausea

- Vomiting

- Abdominal pain

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Seek urgent medical care if you experience:

- Fever over 102°F

- Bloody diarrhea

- Vomiting that prevents keeping liquids down

- Signs of dehydration (dizziness, dry mouth, little/no urination)

If you have symptoms, contact a healthcare provider immediately.

Learn more about salmonella symptoms or salmonella infection.

🧼 What To Do If You Have Recalled Eggs

- Do NOT eat them

- Throw them out or return to the store

- Sanitize any surfaces the eggs touched

- Wash hands, utensils, counters with hot soapy water

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If you stored eggs without packaging and cannot confirm the codes:

Throw them away. ")

📰 Cleveland Community Note (793 Alhambra Road)

While Ohio is not listed among the distribution states, NEWZ‑RE is issuing this alert because:

- Cleveland residents frequently travel to affected states

- Contaminated eggs may be shared between households

- Community safety requires awareness of national recalls

If you run a food pantry, nonprofit, or community kitchen, ensure no donated eggs match the recall identifiers.

📣 Final Message

Stay alert.

Check your cartons.

Protect your household and community.