The Latest Breaking News from Salmonella

People can die from Salmonella via dehydration or if the bacteria enters the bloodstream, which can lead to sepsis — a life-threatening reaction

Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to the bug.

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Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest

So far, 79 people have fallen ill from sickness linked to eggs from the August Egg Company

On Friday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of 1.7 million eggs

Williams Farms Repack tomatoes recalled in Georgia and Carolinas, although no cases of illness have been reported

Tomatoes have been the subject of several recent recalls

Grocery stores stock an incredible variety of foods from around the world. Maintaining safety across this vast supply chain is a monumental task. Despite rigorous efforts, food recalls and contamination scares unfortunately do occur. These incidents can involve bacteria, allergens, or foreign objects. They often affect products sold in major…