With the really, really big outbreak and recall linked to eggs, I thought you may be in search of current, research based information regarding the issue.
There are 260+ illnesses in California, another 7 confirmed illnesses in Minnesota with more info trickling in from other states. An estimated 228 million eggs recalled from Wright County Egg in Galt, Iowa (they sell under lots of brand names including Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph's, Boomsma's, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps). It is not clear, as of now, whether the eggs have been distributed in North Carolina or not but it is always nice to stay informed just incase.
Below is a link to our County Extension website where you will find an infosheet on the outbreak, Benjamin Chapman, Ph.D., Food Safety Specialist NC Cooperative Extension, pulled together. http://clay.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=news&ci=FOOD+1
