Wisconsin-Based Egg Recall Now Upgraded, Serious Illness Or Death Possible
In September, the FDA announced an egg recall involving products distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors.
According to the FDA, Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. of Bonduel, Wisconsin issued an egg because the products could be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall involves eggs that were distributed to retailers and food service distributors in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan.
The FDA notes that Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
At the time, the CDC said 65 people from 9 states had gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella found in the recalled eggs. The 9 states include the 3 states where the eggs were sold – Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin – as well as California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Utah, and Virginia. Most sick people are from Wisconsin (42) or Illinois (11).
Also, 24 people had been hospitalized, but no deaths had been reported. However, the CDC added that the actual number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the numbers reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses.
UPDATE: Recall Upgraded To Class I
Recently, the FDA reportedly upgraded the recall to a Class I. A Class I recall for food is the most severe and it means there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Eggs Included In The Recall
According to the FDA, all carton sizes with expiration dates of October 12 and earlier for the following brands of eggs are included in the recall:
- Milo's Poultry Farms
- M&E Family Farms
- Tony's Fresh Market
The alert also includes duck eggs brand Happy Quackers Farm sold in a 12-count carton, packaged by Milo's Poultry Farms.
What Should You Do If You Have Recalled Eggs?
Consumers who have purchased eggs included in the recall are urged not to consume them. The eggs should be thrown away immediately. Consumers should also wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled eggs using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
If you believe you have developed symptoms of Salmonella infection after eating eggs, such as you should contact your healthcare provider right away.
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Again, the CDC says most people with Salmonella infection have diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Salmonella strains can sometimes cause infection in urine, blood, bones, joints, or the nervous system (spinal fluid and brain), and can cause severe disease.
Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days, although they can last several weeks. It's worth noting that symptoms may not occur for several weeks.
Consumers with questions may contact the company directly at (715) 758-6709.
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