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

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — 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) .

According to the CDC, 65 people from nine states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella linked to recalled eggs, including Virginia. In total, 24 people have been hospitalized, however no deaths have been reported.

The CDC said data showed that eggs supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC are contaminated with Salmonella and making people sick. On Friday, Sept. 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 Food and Drug Administration reportedly inspected Milo’s Poultry Farms and collected samples, and an analysis showed the outbreak strain of Salmonella was found in the packing facility and the hen egg laying house.

Laboratory testing showed that the Salmonella making people sick is resistant to nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin, which may make illnesses in this outbreak difficult to treat with some commonly recommended antibiotics and could require a different antibiotic choice for people who need them.

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

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

The CDC says most people recover without treatment after four to seven days. However, children younger than 5-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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