A significant health alert has been issued after a salmonella outbreak linked to shell eggs has sickened dozens of individuals across multiple states. August Egg Company has recalled approximately 1.7 million eggs due to potential contamination, affecting customers in nine states including Arizona and Illinois. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that at least 79 cases of illness have been reported, prompting officials to urge consumers to check their eggs against recall lists. The outbreak highlights ongoing concerns regarding food safety and the ties between organic egg production and salmonella risks.