Egg recall linked to salmonella outbreak, CDC says: Here’s what you should know
Recently recalled eggs are linked to a salmonella outbreak that has caused at least 65 illnesses and 24 hospitalizations in nine states, according to a food safety alert issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC data shows that eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC, an organic farm in Wisconsin, are contaminated with salmonella, the CDC said. Milo’s Poultry Farms recalled all Milo’s Poultry Farms or Tony’s Fresh Market branded eggs on Friday due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall was posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website along with product photos of the egg cartons.
A recalled egg carton.
People who purchased the recalled eggs, which have all of the expiration dates listed on them, should not consume them. If you have any questions, you can contact Milo’s Poultry Farms at 715-758-6709, according to the recall notice.
According to the FDA, most people who have become ill in this outbreak live in Wisconsin. But there are also cases in California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Utah and Virginia. No deaths have been reported so far.
The eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois through retail stores and grocers, the recall notice said. Milo’s Poultry Farms has suspended production and distribution. It will “conduct appropriate testing and disinfection of the farms and processing equipment,” the company said in the recall notice.
Another example of recalled egg cartons sold under the brand names Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market.
For many people, Salmonella infections cause unpleasant symptoms of food poisoning, such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever, but most recover at home without needing medical treatment. However, some people are at higher risk for severe illness or hospitalization, including very young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
According to the CDC, symptoms usually appear within 6 hours and up to six days after eating contaminated food. If you have diarrhea and a fever over 102 degrees Fahrenheit, diarrhea lasts more than three days, bloody stools, an inability to keep fluids down, or signs of dehydration, you should call your doctor, according to the CDC.
