Here’s a look at what’s happening in health around Washtenaw County and the world:

Dirty plant conditions at Iowa farm never reported

Bugs, overflowing trash, dirt and mold were among the sanitary problems found earlier this year at the Iowa farm at the center of the national egg recall — but the people in charge never told health authorities, according to The Wall Street Journal.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visited a store to encourage consumers to buy and eat California eggs.

AP Photo | Rich Pedroncelli

In written remarks, the USDA graders repeatedly noted problems with bugs, trash and egg residue. "The scanning equip[ment] had egg yolk everywhere," read an April 29 note. "Lots of bugs dead on the floor," read another on July 1.

The United States Department of Agriculture, which had a presence at the plant seven days a week, never reported unsanitary conditions to the Food and Drug Administration. About 500 million eggs were recalled starting in mid-August, and more than 1,000 Americans have since been sickened by salmonella poisoning associated with tainted eggs.

Overweight mothers could put babies at obesity risk in utero

Women who gain more weight than needed can result in large babies who may be prenatally destined to become overweight adults, according to the New York Times. 

A Times column cites studies suggesting women who start out overweight, as well as those who gain too much, could be putting their infant on the path to obesity.