(CNN/Gray News) — The FDA is escalating a massive egg recall to its highest-risk classification over salmonella concerns.
The recall involves more than 1.5 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs.
The new Class I designation means there is a reasonable possibility that exposure could cause serious health consequences or even death.
At least 98 people in 17 states have been sickened, with 26 people hospitalized.
These photos show some of the eggs included in the recall.(FDA)
The eggs, distributed by Midwest Poultry Services, were shipped to retailers and foodservice locations in six states.
Those include Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Mississippi.
The eggs were sold under brands including Kroger, Brookshire’s, Simple Truth, Country Morning, Sun Ups and other small retailers.
Brookshire Brothers, based in Lufkin, Texas, is not impacted by the recall. Brookshire Brothers does not receive eggs from Midwest Poultry Services.
The eggs have best-by or sell-by dates between July 20 and Aug. 17.
The recalled eggs have an identifying code printed on the sides of the carton. For a list of exact codes included in this recall, visit the FDA’s website.
Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea and abdominal issues. It can cause more serious illness in young children, older adults or people with weakened immune systems.
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