Recalled eggs linked to multi-state salmonella outbreak: NPR

Eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms (pictured above) and Tony’s Fresh Market have been recalled after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak.

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A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened 65 people in nine states, U.S. health officials reported.

There were 24 people hospitalized Friday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No deaths were reported.

The recalled eggs came from Milo’s Poultry Farms and were distributed to Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan, the CDC said.

Eggs labeled “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” are included in the recall, announced Friday, because they may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, the Food and Drug Administration said. The recall includes all carton sizes and expiration dates.

People got sick between May 23 and Aug. 10. Most of the illnesses have been concentrated in Wisconsin and Illinois. People have also reported illnesses in California, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan and Virginia. The true number of illnesses in the outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and may extend to other states, the CDC said.

The recall was issued after the FDA warned the company that environmental samples tested positive for salmonella, which the company subsequently linked to the outbreak.

Consumers who have purchased the affected brands are urged not to consume them.

Exposure to salmonella can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain. Although most people recover from salmonella infection within a week without treatment, it can be fatal for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.