2 egg brands recalled for possible salmonella contamination

(NEXSTAR) – A recall issued last week has now expanded to include two brands of eggs that may be contaminated with salmonella.

The two affected brands, according to the Food and Drug Administration, are Kenz Henz and Black Sheep Company, which can both be traced back to a Black Sheep Egg Company facility in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

When FDA inspectors took samples from the facility, they found 40 samples were positive for seven different strains of salmonella.

People who eat food contaminated with salmonella usually experience gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and stomach cramps. They can also develop a fever. Young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems may experience more severe symptoms and complications.

The Black Sheep Company may have distributed contami