Food Safety

Eggs recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

Eggs were sold in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee

Gravel Ridge Farms has recalled its Cage Free Large Eggs due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall was initiated due to reported illnesses confirmed at locations using the eggs.

The eggs were sold in dozen and 2.5-dozen flats, and were sold primarily in restaurants and retail stores in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. They bear UPC 7-06970-38444-6 and use by dates of 7/25/18 through 10/3/18.

Consumers who have purchased the eggs should discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who have Gravel Ridge Eggs in their refrigerator should dispose of them, regardless of the date stamped on the package.

Consumers with questions may call Dustin Smith at 205-363-1105, Monday-Friday, 8-4 p.m. Central Time.

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This article was originally posted on www.foodengineeringmag.com.

KEYWORDS: Salmonella

Casey Laughman is the Editor in Chief of Food Engineering magazine. He has almost two decades’ experience as a writer and editor for mainstream and trade publications. He spent several years as a writer and editor for two news services before becoming the editor of a legal publication and managing editor of a trade magazine that covered the commercial facilities market.