FDA recalls 1.6 million dozen eggs over Salmonella risk across five US states

Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrients, containing a wide range of essential nutrients, including protein, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and more. And this rich source of nutrients is under threat. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Midwest Poultry Services is ‌recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced in Texas, as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, states a Reuters report.Where are these eggs availableThe recalled eggs were available at Kroger (KR.N) Texas and Louisiana and Brookshire Grocery stores in states including Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi, the FDA states. The brands have not reacted to the news report yet, and the good news is that there have been no illnesses reported linked to the Midwest Poultry Services eggs as of the announcement, the FDA added. According to the FDA, Midwest Poultry Services has halted distributing eggs produced on its Texas farms.What is SalmonellaWhat is SalmonellaSalmonella is a group of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness worldwide. According to experts, people get infected by consuming contaminated food o...