A salmonella outbreak has prompted the recall of 1.7 million dozen eggs sold in Nevada, California and seven other states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating the outbreak,

Egg Company recalls 1.7 million dozens of eggs due to Salmonella risk, with 79 illnesses and 21 hospitalizations reported.

A California company is recalling 1.7 million cartons of brown eggs – sold at stores including Walmart in nine states – because the eggs may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. August Egg Company of Hilmar,