Egg Company is recalling 1.7 million dozen eggs linked to the outbreak, some of which have sell-by dates well into June. Here’s what to know. A significant recall of 1.7 million dozen eggs is underway.

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,

The recall was issued on June 6 for 20 million eggs distributed to Walmart, Safeway, chains owned by Kroger and various other independent and chain supermarkets around the country. The Centers for Disease Control is recommending that people throw the eggs away.