Federal health officials are investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs that has already left nearly 100 people sick.

So far, 95 cases of illness have been reported, with more expected as testing and tracking continue. The outbreak has affected multiple states, raising concerns about food safety and distribution practices.

The contaminated eggs were produced by Country Eggs, LLC and distributed in cartons labeled Large Brown Cage Free Sunshine Yolks. These cartons were shipped to food distributors and eventually sold to consumers across state lines.

Investigators confirmed that the same eggs were also repackaged and sold under other brand names, including Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, and Nijiya Markets. This makes it more difficult for consumers to immediately recognize if they purchased affected products.

Symptoms of salmonella infection typically include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. While most healthy adults recover without treatment, the infection can be serious or even life-threatening for young children, elderly adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

The CDC and FDA are urging consumers to check their egg cartons carefully and avoid eating eggs from the listed brands. If you discover recalled eggs at home, they should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Surfaces and containers that touched the eggs should be thoroughly cleaned.

Health officials also reminded the public of basic food safety practices, such as cooking eggs until both the yolk and white are firm, avoiding raw or undercooked egg dishes, and washing hands and utensils after contact with eggs.

The investigation is ongoing, but officials stress that quick consumer action is key to preventing further illness. Anyone experiencing severe or prolonged symptoms after eating eggs should seek medical attention immediately.