Eggs Sold in The State of Michigan Linked to a Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak
Wisconsin Company, Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC, has institutionalized a significant egg recall following reports of salmonella infections across nine states. An alarming count of 65 people have reportedly fallen ill due to contaminated eggs sold within the states of Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Milo’s Poultry Farm Moves Forward with the Recall
In response to the rise of reported infections, Milo’s Poultry Farms LLc actioned a product recall on September 6. Notably, the recall covers all types, sizes, and expiration dates of eggs they have sold, irrespective of whether they are labeled as “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market.
“Do not eat any recalled eggs. Discard them or return them to the place you purchased them from” was the stern advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in their latest food safety alert.
Salmonella Outbreak: Severity and Spread
The surge of infections due to the specific strain of salmonella has been traced back to May 23 and continued until August 10, according to the CDC. The majority of reported cases are tied to consumers hailing from Wisconsin (42 individuals) and Illinois (11 individuals). Other impacted states include Michigan, California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Utah, and Virginia, with two reported illnesses from Michigan. So far, twenty-four people have been hospitalized, although no deaths have been reported to date.
An investigation led by health authorities found the incriminated strain of salmonella in both the packing facility and the hen egg laying house at Milo’s Poultry Farms in Wisconsin.
Potential Health Risks and Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms associated with salmonella infection typically kick in anywhere between 6 hours to 6 days after consuming the bacteria-laden product. Most common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Although a majority of people recover on their own within a week, this particular outbreak presents increased risk for young children and older adults, who might require medical intervention.
The CDC further warned that this specific salmonella outbreak might be resistant to some commonly recommended antibiotics, thus necessitating a different choice of antibiotics for people who need them. This is attributed to this particular strain’s proven resistance to nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin.
Interested individuals and concerned consumers can find detailed information about the recall and safety guidelines to protect themselves against potential risks on the CDC’s official website.
What the Consumers Need to Do
If you have bought eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms or Tony’s Fresh Market recently, you are urged to check your purchase and refrain from consuming these eggs. While no deaths have been reported in connection to this outbreak, the CDC and other health departments are encouraging customers to either return the products or discard them.
The recent salmonella outbreak serves as a reminder of the critical importance of food safety. Consumers are reminded to thoroughly cook eggs and maintain good kitchen hygiene to avoid salmonella infection.
