Wisconsin Health Officials Recall Eggs after Multistate Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreak Spreads Across Nine States
Wisconsin health officials have initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm. The outbreak has spread across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, and California.
Egg Recall Includes Various Types and Sizes
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services stated that the eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors. The recall includes all egg types, such as conventional, cage-free, organic, and non-GMO, in carton sizes and expiration dates in containers labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market.”
Symptoms and Advice
The Wisconsin health department advised anyone who purchased the recalled eggs to not eat them or cook with them and to throw them away. Restaurants should not sell or serve recalled eggs. If you ate the eggs and are experiencing symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting lasting for several days, contact a healthcare provider.
New Measures to Limit Salmonella
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new measures in July to limit salmonella in poultry products. The proposed directive includes requiring poultry companies to keep salmonella levels under a certain threshold and test for the presence of six particularly sickening forms of the bacteria, three found in turkey and three in chicken. Bacteria exceeding the proposed standard and identification of any of the strains would prevent poultry sales and leave the products subject to recall.
Salmonella Statistics
The CDC estimates that salmonella causes 1.35 million infections annually, most through food, and about 420 deaths. The Agriculture Department estimates there are 125,000 infections from chicken and 43,000 from turkey each year.
Conclusion
The recall of eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin, is a significant step in containing the multistate salmonella outbreak. It is essential for consumers to take immediate action and discard any recalled eggs to prevent further illness. The new measures proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture aim to reduce the risk of salmonella in poultry products and ensure the safety of consumers.
FAQs
Q: What states are affected by the salmonella outbreak?
A: The outbreak has spread across nine states: Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, and California.
Q: What types of eggs are affected by the recall?
A: The recall includes all egg types, such as conventional, cage-free, organic, and non-GMO, in carton sizes and expiration dates in containers labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market.”
Q: What should I do if I purchased recalled eggs?
A: Do not eat the eggs or cook with them. Throw them away. Restaurants should not sell or serve recalled eggs.
Q: What are the symptoms of salmonella infection?
A: Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting lasting for several days. If you experience these symptoms, contact a healthcare provider.
