Wisconsin health officials have issued a recall of eggs after a salmonella outbreak affected 65 individuals in nine states, originating from a farm in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported on Friday that out of the 65 cases, 42 were from Wisconsin, where the contaminated eggs were sold.
The affected eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through various retail stores and food service distributors. The recall includes all types of eggs such as conventional, cage-free, organic, and non-GMO, regardless of carton sizes and expiration dates, labeled under ‘Milo’s Poultry Farms’ or ‘Tony’s Fresh Market.’
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the salmonella infections, with 24 hospitalizations reported but no fatalities as of Friday. The affected states are Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, and California.
The egg recall was initiated by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC based in Bonduel, Wisconsin, according to the CDC.
Individuals who have purchased the recalled eggs are advised not to consume or cook with them and to dispose of them immediately. Restaurants are also urged not to sell or serve the recalled eggs.
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If anyone who has consumed the eggs experiences symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting lasting for several days, they are advised to seek medical attention, stated the health department.
In July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new measures to control salmonella in poultry products. The proposed directive includes poultry companies maintaining salmonella levels below a certain threshold and testing for six specific strains of the bacteria, three in turkey and three in chicken.
If the bacteria levels exceed the proposed standard or any of the strains are detected, poultry sales would be halted, and the products would be subject to recall.
According to the CDC, salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million infections annually, primarily through food consumption, resulting in around 420 deaths. The Agriculture Department estimates that there are 125,000 chicken-related infections and 43,000 turkey-related infections each year.
By Brian P. D. Hannon
