NYT
FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration classified an egg recall covering nearly 20 million units as Class I in July due to salmonella contamination. A Class I designation indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death, according to FDA classification standards. The recalled eggs were distributed for consumer purchase.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/health/fda-egg-recall-salmonella.html