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Iowa Egg Recall & Consumer Behavior

Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa has recalled more than 350 million eggs nationwide and there are suspected outbreaks of salmonella poisoning in more than ten states. Friday on "The Exchange" we'll talk about the recall and what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick. We'll also explore how grocery stores are affected by mass recalls and how consumer behavior changes.Guests Include: Dr. Michael Pentella, Associate Director of Infectious Disease for the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa, Kevin Vinchattle, Executive Director of the Iowa Egg Council and the Iowa Poultry Association, Terry Childers, Dean's Chair in Marketing at Iowa State University, and Jerry Fleagle, President, Iowa Grocery Industry Association.

Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River