Egg Recall Linked To Salmonella Outbreak In Multiple States

BONDUEL, WI — A company is recalling eggs sold in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan that have sickened dozens in a multi-state Salmonella outbreak, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday.

In the recall, Wisconsin-based Milo’s Poultry Farms said it was recalling all Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market-branded eggs after the FDA informed the company that environmental samples tested positive for Salmonella bacteria.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the eggs are linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 65 people in nine states including Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Utah and Virginia.

At least 24 people have been hospitalized, officials said. No deaths have been reported.

The following eggs were included in the recall:

• All carton sizes and all egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms.” This recall covers all expiration dates.
• All carton sizes of “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs, all expiration dates.
• All cases of eggs for retail foodservice distribution, all expiration dates.

The eggs were distributed to retail stores and food service distributors in all three states, the recall states.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria. Most people recover within a week without medical treatment, according to the CDC.

Amid the recall, Milo’s Poultry Farms ceased production and distribution of all products and will undergo testing and sanitization of farms and processing equipment.

Consumers who have purchased the eggs are urged not to consume them. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 715-758-6709.