Mon Sep 09 16:13:21 UTC 2024: ## Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eggs Sends Dozens to Hospital Across 9 States
**CHICAGO, IL -** The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs, sending dozens of people to the hospital across nine states, including Illinois.
The outbreak, traced to a specific brand of eggs, has sickened consumers in Illinois, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska. The brand of the recalled eggs has not yet been publicly released.
The CDC is urging anyone who has recently purchased eggs to check their packaging for the recalled brand. Consumers who have purchased the recalled eggs are advised to throw them away immediately and not eat them.
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms after consuming eggs, it is important to contact your doctor.
The investigation into the outbreak is ongoing and further information is expected to be released in the coming days.
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