Salmonella-Infected Eggs Sicken 2,000 People in US

Salmonella-tainted eggs, traced to two producers in Iowa, US, are believed to have sickened at least 2,000 people in ten states in the country.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the producers, has recalled over 500 million eggs and stopped the sale of fresh eggs.

The eggs were distributed in 17 states, mostly west of the Mississippi River, but were then sold nationwide.

According to an FDA official, eggs can be infected with the salmonella bacterium by being laid by infected hens, or by contamination during storage or packaging.