Dozens of consumers in the United States have been infected with salmonella, and a poultry farm associated with these cases has announced a recall of all its eggs under two brands.
Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC, based in Bonduel, Shawano County, Wisconsin, declared last Friday that they are recalling all eggs under the brands “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” due to a salmonella outbreak linked to the products.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 65 people from nine states have fallen ill after being infected with the same strain of salmonella. These nine states include Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin where the aforementioned egg brands were sold, as well as California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Utah, and Virginia. The majority of cases are reported in Wisconsin (42 people) and Illinois (11 people).
CDC reported that 24 people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been recorded.
While cases in other states are fewer, CDC acknowledges that “the actual number of cases may be much higher than reported,” and the outbreak may not be limited to the current nine states.
It has been revealed that eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms were contaminated with salmonella, leading to illnesses among the consumers.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected Milo’s Poultry Farms and collected samples. FDA’s analysis identified the strain of salmonella responsible for the outbreak in the packaging facilities and the hen houses.
According to the CDC, most people infected with salmonella bacteria experience symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually start appearing between 6 hours to 6 days after ingesting the bacteria, and most individuals recover without treatment within 4 to 7 days.
However, some individuals, especially children under 5, adults aged 65 and older, and those with weakened immune systems, may develop severe illnesses and require medical attention or hospitalization.
CDC warns against consuming any of the recalled eggs and advises to discard them or return them to the supermarket. Items that may have come into contact with these recalled eggs should be washed thoroughly with hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher.