Voluntary recall affects 6 million eggs due to outbreak

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A voluntary recall affects over 6 million eggs due to salmonella fears.

The FDA classified the recall as Class I, indicating severe risk to health.

Utah's egg supply remains unaffected; residents advised to handle eggs cautiously.

SALT LAKE CITY — The egg industry is in trouble again. A voluntary recall has been issued for more than 6 million eggs due to a fear of salmonella contamination.

That recall, while safeguarding public health, will drive up the cost of eggs for families in affected areas who are likely already struggling with high food costs that seem unlikely to abate.

In an announcement updated Monday, the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of millions of eggs across at least six states.

The FDA labeled the