Massive Egg Recall Underway, Outbreak Sickens 65 People Across Multiple States
Wisconsin health officials have issued a recall of eggs due to a salmonella outbreak that has affected 65 people across nine states, with 42 cases reported in Wisconsin. The recalled eggs were distributed under the labels “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and ”Tony’s Fresh Market,” covering all types including conventional, cage-free, organic, and non-GMO across various packaging sizes and expiration dates.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the salmonella strain and noted that 24 of the infected individuals were hospitalized, but there have been no reported deaths. The states impacted include Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, and California. Consumers are being advised not to consume the recalled eggs and to discard them, while businesses should refrain from selling them.
In light of this situation, health officials have encouraged anyone who has consumed the affected eggs and is experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting to seek medical attention. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is also looking to implement measures to control salmonella levels in poultry to prevent similar incidents in the future. Salmonella is estimated to cause around 1.35 million infections annually in the U.S., with significant fatalities associated with these outbreaks.
Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a statement Friday that among those infected by salmonella are 42 people in Wisconsin, where the eggs are believed to have been sold.
“The eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors,” the department said. “The recall includes all egg types such as conventional cage-free, organic, and non-GMO, carton sizes, and expiration dates in containers labeled with ‘Milo’s Poultry Farms’ or ‘Tony’s Fresh Market.’”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed in a statement on its website that 65 people in nine states were infected by a strain of salmonella, with 24 hospitalizations and no deaths as of Friday. The states include Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Virginia, Colorado, Utah and California, the agency said.
The egg recall was undertaken by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin, the CDC said.
“Anyone who purchased the recalled eggs is advised to not eat them or cook with them and to throw them away. Restaurants should not sell or serve recalled eggs,” the Wisconsin health department said.
The department advised anyone who ate the eggs and is experiencing symptoms to contact a health care provider. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and vomiting lasting for several days, the statement said.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in July announced new measures to limit salmonella in poultry products. The proposed directive included requiring poultry companies to keep salmonella levels under a certain threshold and test for the presence of six particularly sickening forms of the bacteria, three found in turkey and three in chicken.
Bacteria exceeding the proposed standard and identification of any of the strains would prevent poultry sales and leave the products subject to recall.
The CDC estimates salmonella causes 1.35 million infections annually, most through food, and about 420 deaths. The Agriculture Department estimates there are 125,000 infections from chicken and 43,000 from turkey each year.
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