Eggs sold in Michigan linked to nationwide salmonella outbreak that sickened dozens

LANSING (WWJ) Eggs sold in Michigan, as well as two other states, have been tied to a nationwide salmonella outbreak that sickened dozens.

According to an alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ; Milo’s Poultry Farm LLC, a Wisconsin based company, recalled their eggs on Thursday. They were sold to stores and restaurants in Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. The CDC did not give more specific information on which stores and restaurants carried them.

The eggs are labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market" on the carton. The company recalled all of their eggs— all types, carton sizes and expiration dates. Data shows that the eggs are contaminated with salmonella, the CDC said.

See Food & Drug Administration statement here

65 people from 9 states, including Michigan, have taken ill. The majority of the illnesses are in Wisconsin (42) and Illinois (11). The other illnesses occurred in residents of California (2), Utah (1), Colorado (1), Iowa (2), Minnesota (3), and Virginia (1).

Two illnesses were reported in Michigan, according to the CDC.

24 hospitalizations, but no deaths, have been linked to the outbreak.

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

The people affected took ill between May 26th and August 11th, with the majority of the illnesses reported on August 4th. They range in age from 2 to 88 years old.

I f you have bought the recalled product, the CDC says:

-Do not eat the eggs
-Wash items or surfaces that touched the eggs using hot soapy water or a dishwasher
-Call your healthcare provider if you have severe salmonella symptoms such as: diarrhea and fever over 102, diarrhea for more than three days without improving, or bloody diarrhea. You should also contact your doctor if you have signs of dehydration, including: low urine output, dry mouth and throat, or feeling dizzy when standing.

Businesses should not sell or serve the recalled eggs—and should wash and sanitize any surfaces the eggs touch, the CDC said.

The most common symptoms of salmonella are stomach cramps, diarrhea and fever. Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria. Most people recover in four to seven days without medical help. However, some people may experience more severe illness and may need to be hospitalized. Children under 5 years, people 65 and over, and those who are immunocompromised are at higher risk. Learn more about salmonella and how it’s treated here.