63 California residents have become ill with the outbreak strain as of Dec. 5, per the release. There have been 13 hospitalizations.
Last week, a Vega Farms spokesperson confirmed with local news outlet KCRA3 that the company’s processing equipment contaminated the roughly 1,515 dozen eggs, not the farm’s flock of chickens.
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Vega Farms did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests to comment.
According to the CDPH, symptoms of Salmonella infection can present between six hours and six days of exposure. Symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, per the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
While most cases may resolve without medical treatment within a few days, the illness can be more serious (and potentially fatal) for infants, senior adults and people with weakened immune systems.
