Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Eggs

Recalled Products

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to avoid consuming, selling, or serving chicken eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market due to an ongoing Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak. The recall encompasses all types and sizes of eggs labeled with "Milo’s Poultry Farms" and "Tony’s Fresh Market," distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The outbreak has affected 65 people across nine states, with 24 hospitalizations but no reported deaths as of September 6, 2024.¹

Salmonella symptoms typically appear within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated eggs and can include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, lasting four to seven days. Those at higher risk for severe illness include young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The FDA has identified the outbreak strain in samples from Milo’s Poultry Farms and is conducting further investigations.¹

Those experiencing severe symptoms, including diarrhea with a fever over 102°F, prolonged or bloody diarrhea, excessive vomiting, or signs of dehydration (such as infrequent urination, dry mouth, or dizziness), should seek medical attention immediately.²

Case Count Map Provided by CDC

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Consumers and retailers should dispose of recalled eggs, thoroughly clean, and sanitize surfaces or containers that may have met the eggs, and wash hands and utensils with hot, soapy water.¹

Eggs are an everyday staple in everyday household meals, so more ways the handle them for general safety to avoid Salmonella contamination is to store eggs in their carton in the refrigerator at 40°F or below. Cook eggs until both whites and yolks are firm, and use pasteurized eggs for recipes requiring raw or undercooked eggs.³

If experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection, individuals should contact a healthcare provider. The FDA will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For further details, refer to the FDA and CDC websites or contact FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.¹

Reference

1. Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (Sept 2024). FDA. September 6, 2024. Accessed September 9, 2024. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-sept-2024

2. Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs. CDC. September 6, 2024. Accessed September 9, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/eggs-09-24/index.html

3. Eggs. The Nutrition Source. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. May 20, 2024. Accessed September 9, 2024. https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/food-features/eggs/