A Crack in the Shell: The Salmonella Scandal Exposes America's Egg Industry The American egg industry has long been considered a paragon of food safety.
However, the recent salmonella outbreak that sickened 98 people and hospitalized 26 is a stark reminder that even seemingly secure systems can be breached.
Nearly 19 million eggs produced on farms in Texas between June 6 and July 3 may still be sitting on kitchen counters across the country, posing a significant risk of bacterial contamination.