Publix the latest to issue recall on extra large eggs

Publix announced a recall Tuesday of 18-packs of extra-large Grade A eggs as part of a nationwide recall that has seen more than 200 million eggs recalled for possible salmonella poisoning.

"Cal-Maine Foods Inc. today announced the Company was notified after the close of business on April 13, 2018, by Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Indiana, of a voluntary egg recall," the supermarket chain said in a news release. "The eggs involved in the recall have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup and were distributed from Rose Acre Farms'Hyde County, North Carolina, facility from Jan. 11, 2018, through April 12, 2018.

"Through an abundance of caution, Cal-Maine Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling one load, or 23,400 dozen eggs, purchased from Rose Acre Farms and repackaged at the Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'sDade City, Florida, location."

The recall affects the following 18-packs of Publix Grade A Extra Large Eggs:

Package UPC code: 41415 00966

Package lot codes: P1359D 048A, P1359D 049A

Best before date: Apr 02 2018, Apr 03 2018

Those who may have bought the eggs should not consume them and return them to their local store for a full refund. Customers can also contact the Publix Customer Care at 800-242-1227, the release said.