Salmonella outbreak under investigation in 9 states

Salmonella outbreak under investigation in 9 states

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says recalled eggs are linked to a salmonella outbreak. The CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are both investigating.

In nine states, 65 people have been infected with salmonella linked to eggs supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. The illnesses began May 23 and ended Aug. 10, according to an FDA alert issued Friday. Twenty-four people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

“The actual number of people sick in this outbreak is likely much higher than the reported number, and the outbreak may not be limited to states with known cases,” the CDC said. “This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for SalmonellaIn addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported because it typically takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine whether a sick person is part of an outbreak.”

The CDC study broke down the demographics of the 65 cases reported before the egg recall. People who contracted salmonella ranged in age from two to 88. Fifty-six percent of the cases were women and 46 percent were men. The racial majority of the 65 cases was white, at 92 percent, followed by African-Americans or blacks at 5 percent and Asians at 3 percent.

Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC is located in Bonduel, Wisconsin, approximately 29 miles north of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Milo’s Poultry Farm, LLC has voluntarily recalled all eggs supplied by its farm in response to the investigation, the FDA said. The recalled eggs were distributed to retailers and foodservice distributors in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan, the alert said.

USA TODAY has reached out to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC for comment.

According to the CDC, the eggs were labeled Milo’s Poultry Farms or Tony’s Fresh Market.

Tony’s Fresh Market says they are cooperating.

“The health and safety of our customers is our top priority. We are fully cooperating with the FDA in their investigation and have taken immediate action by removing all affected products related to this recall from our shelves,” said Marisa Kutansky, a spokesperson for Heritage Grocers Group, which owns Tony’s Fresh Market. “We are closely monitoring this recall and will continue to do everything we can to ensure the safety of our customers.”

Here’s what you need to know about the egg recall.

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Which eggs are being recalled?

According to the CDC and FDA investigation, all package sizes and expiration dates of the following brands of eggs are being recalled:

  • Milo’s Poultry Farms
  • Tony’s Fresh Market

Which states have reported cases of salmonella?

The study found that these states had reported cases linked to the salmonella outbreak:

  • California
  • Colorado
  • Iowa
  • Illinois
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Wisconsin

How many people got sick?

Nine states have reported cases of salmonella linked to the egg recall. Here is the number of cases in each state:

  • California, 2
  • Colorado, 1
  • Iowa, 2
  • Illinois, 11
  • Michigan, 2
  • Minnesota, 3
  • Netherlands, 1
  • Virginia, 1
  • Wisconsin, 42

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What should you do if you have recalled eggs?

Consumers, restaurants and retailers should do the following if they have recalled eggs:

  • Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled chicken eggs produced by Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC and distributed to restaurants and retailers in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
  • Carefully clean and disinfect all surfaces and containers they have touched.
  • Discard any eggs you believe are related to the recall.
  • Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before touching raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs.
  • Contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible if you think you have developed symptoms of a salmonella infection after eating eggs.
    • According to the CDC, the most common symptoms of salmonella are:
      • Diarrhea and fever higher than 39°C.
      • Diarrhea that lasts more than three days and does not improve.
      • Bloody diarrhea.
      • Vomiting a lot, making it impossible to keep fluids down.
      • Signs of dehydration.

What is salmonella?

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause people to experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Symptoms can occur between six hours and six days after infection and last four to seven days, according to the CDC.

According to the FDA, children under five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious infection if they contract salmonella.

Ahjané Forbes is a reporter on USA TODAY’s National Trending Team. Ahjané covers breaking news, auto recalls, crime, health, lottery and public policy stories. Email her at [email protected]. Follow her on Instagram, Threads and X (Twitter) @forbesfineest.