Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs reported in nine states, including Virginia

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WRIC 8 News reported a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has been reported in nine states, including Virginia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The CDC reported that 65 people have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. In total, 24 people have been hospitalized. However, no deaths have been reported.

The recall

On Friday, September 6, all egg types, sizes, and expiration dates labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market” were recalled.

The recalled eggs were sold to stores and restaurants in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, with these states also part of the nine reported states. According to the CDC, most people reported sick are from Wisconsin or Illinois.

The CDC advises the public not to eat recalled eggs and to throw them away or return them to where they bought them. People should wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled eggs with hot, soapy water or use a dishwasher.

Salmonella

According to the CDC, most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually lasting from six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.

Most people recover without treatment after four to seven days. However, children younger than five years old, adults aged 65 years and older, as well as people with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.

For more information about Salmonella, visit the CDC’s website.

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