In early December 2025, California investigators tied a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak to eggs. They reported 63 illnesses and 13 hospitalizations. Officials quickly traced carton codes and subsequently pushed alerts to homes and food businesses. Even just one contaminated batch can move through several markets, restaurants, delivery vans, and busy kitchens. This rapid spread can quickly turn a common staple into a significant health risk. In this article, we will show you exactly how to check if your eggs are a part of this batch. We will also reveal how investigators match farm samples to patient cases using genome sequencing. You...
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