The FDA has announced a widespread egg recall from Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC due to a salmonella outbreak affecting nine states. The recall, issued Friday, applies to all types and carton sizes of eggs supplied by the Wisconsin-based farm. Additionally, products under the “Tony’s Fresh Market” label have also been recalled.
The contaminated eggs were sold in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois, and the outbreak has led to 65 people falling ill. The CDC reported that 24 of these cases resulted in hospitalizations, with Wisconsin and Illinois seeing the highest number of infections. Thankfully, no deaths have been linked to the outbreak.
Salmonella infections have also been reported in several other states, including California, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, and Virginia. The FDA has urged consumers and retailers in these states to immediately stop using or selling the recalled eggs.
The FDA’s investigation at Milo’s Poultry Farms detected salmonella in the company’s poultry house and packaging facility. The company voluntarily pulled its products from stores, cooperating with the FDA’s ongoing inspection.
Symptoms of salmonella infection typically occur within three days of exposure and include fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. The FDA recommends discarding affected eggs and sanitizing any areas they might have touched to prevent further spread of the bacteria.
Consumers are encouraged to stay vigilant and monitor any symptoms if they have purchased or consumed these recalled eggs.
