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FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk

The new classification signals a "reasonable probability" of "serious adverse health consequences or death."

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The new classification signals a "reasonable probability" of "serious adverse health consequences or death."

Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns.

Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a "reasonable probability" of "serious adverse health consequences or death."

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The new classification signals a "reasonable probability" of "serious adverse health consequences or death." Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns.

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Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns.

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