August Egg Company recalls 1.7 million dozen eggs over Salmonella that sickened 79 people.

August Egg Company has recalled 1.7 million dozen eggs after a Salmonella outbreak linked to the eggs sickened 79 people in seven states. The affected eggs were distributed in nine states from February to May 2025. Consumers are advised not to eat recalled eggs, which can be identified by specific Julian dates and plant codes on packaging. Salmonella can cause severe illness, especially in vulnerable populations.