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Egg Recall Alert: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sold in the Midwest – How to Protect Yourself
By Sienna Sullivan,
5 hours ago
In 2023, consumption of eggs in the United States was estimated at 281.3 per person . Undoubtedly a staple in the American diet, concerns have been raised over the safety of egg production following a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recall of eggs linked to a salmonella outbreak in several Midwest states. Scroll to read more on the outbreak, the state of food safety in the United States and what you can do to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses.
The recalled products from Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC include all chicken egg types and expiration dates that were sold to stores and restaurants across the three states. These products are labeled with "Milo's Poultry Farms" or "Tony's Fresh Market."
The outbreak was discovered following an inspection of Milo's Poultry Farms’ packing facility and the hen egg laying house, where the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined the strain had originated.
According to the CDC, no deaths connected to the outbreak have been reported; however, 24 people have been hospitalized due to salmonellosis-related symptoms. Most salmonellosis cases have been reported in Wisconsin and Illinois.
The state of food safety in the United States
This recent egg recall is one in a growing list of food safety alerts issued by the FDA and CDC this year.
“You get production operations that are generally larger. And can affect a greater span of the food products that we eat,” Clark County health commissioner Chris Cook told WDTN.com .
Cook also shared that more advanced technology may also be the reason for more food recalls as of late. Better technology may lead to more alerts even if only a small issue is detected.
How to prevent food poisoning
In addition to staying up to date with food recalls in your area and nationwide through the FDA’s website , there are several ways you can prevent food poisoning.
Wash your hands
Not only can food be contaminated by manufacturers, you can contaminate your own food by not practicing good hygiene in the kitchen. To avoid cross contamination, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling any food.
Cook your food thoroughly
Raw ground beef, raw chicken and eggs are notorious for containing bacteria and parasites that lead to food poisoning. To prevent contamination, follow the FDA’s internal temperature guidelines when handling these foods.
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