Eggs linked to salmonella outbreak recalled in 9 states

About 1.7 million dozen shell eggs are being voluntarily recalled after being linked to a salmonella outbreak, officials say. Here's what you should know.

The salmonella outbreak is linked to 79 hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC.

The recall was issued on June 6 after brown cage-free eggs and brown certified organic eggs distributed by August Egg Company and sold under different brand names and restaurants were linked to the outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration says. The eggs were sold in nine states.

"FDA is working with the firm to determine if eggs were distributed elsewhere and will update the advisory as information becomes available," the FDA states on its website.

The outbreak has led to an investigation, the FDA says.

How can I tell if I purchased the recalled eggs?

The eggs were sold under the plant code numbers P-6562 or CA5330 and include organic and cage-free eggs, the FDA says.

The eggs also have a printed Julian Date from “32” to “126.”

Which brands sold recalled eggs?

The eggs were sold under the following brands, according to the FDA:

• Clover

• First Street

• Nulaid

• O Organics

• Marketside

• Raleys

• Simple Truth

• Sun Harvest

• Sunnyside

Where were the eggs sold?

The eggs were sold in Walmart locations across nine states:

• California

• Washington

• Nevada

• Arizona

• Wyoming

• New Mexico

• Nebraska

• Indiana

• Illinois

Eggs recalled from Walmart were distributed from Feb. 3 to May 6, and sell-by dates ranged from March 4 to June 19.

Other stores that sold the recalled eggs

Eggs were also sold in the following locations in California and Nevada:

• Save Mart

• FoodMaxx

• Lucky

• Smart & Final

• Safeway

• Raleys

• Food 4 Less

• Ralphs

The eggs sold in the stores listed above were distributed from Feb. 3 to May 15, and had sell-by dates that ranged from March 4 to June 4.

What to do if you purchased the recalled eggs

Anyone who has purchased the recalled eggs should throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased, according to the CDC. People should also wash things and surfaces the eggs may have touched using "hot soapy water or a dishwasher."

Anyone who is experiencing the following severe symptoms should call their health care provider immediately, the CDC says:

• Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees

• Diarrhea for over three days

• Bloody diarrhea

• So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down

• Signs of dehydration-

  • Lack of urination

  • Dry mouth and throat

  • Feeling dizzy when standing up