Eggs Contaminated With Salmonella Sicken Dozens of People in 9 States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert for recalled eggs tied to a salmonella bacterial outbreak in nine states. So far, there have been 65 confirmed illnesses and 24 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.

The recalled eggs were sold to stores and restaurants in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and most of the illnesses (42) have occurred in Wisconsin. Additional illnesses linked to the same strain of salmonella were reported in California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Utah, and Virginia.

The recalled eggs were sold by Milo's Poultry Farms, under the brand names Milo's Poultry Farms or Tony's Fresh Market. All egg types, sizes, and expiration dates have been recalled, the CDC said.

If you have any eggs involved in the recall, you should throw them away or return them to where you bought them, the CDC said. Wash any items that may have come in contact with the recalled eggs with hot soapy water.

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Infection?

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that commonly cause foodborne illness. People who get sick from salmonella usually experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, similar to the stomach flu, per the CDC.

Symptoms can start from six hours to six days after exposure to the bacteria, and people usually recover without treatment after four to seven days.

But vulnerable groups, including young children, adults older than 65, and people with compromised immune systems, may experience more severe illness that requires treatment or hospitalization.

The CDC said the strain of salmonella connected to this outbreak may be difficult to treat with commonly recommended antibiotics.

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1. CDC Warns of Recalled Eggs Sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Linked to Salmonella Outbreak. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . September 6, 2024.

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