The Hilmar-based company recalled 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs distributed to retail stores in California and Nevada, including Safeway, Raley’s, Food 4 Less, Lucky, Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Ralphs.

The outbreak has sickened 79 people across seven states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 21 people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.

About 1.7 million dozen shell eggs are being voluntarily recalled after being linked to a salmonella outbreak, officials say. Here's what you should know. The salmonella outbreak is linked to 79 hospitalizations,