Wisconsin health officials have issued a recall of eggs after a salmonella outbreak affected 65 people in nine states, originating from a farm in Wisconsin. Among those infected, 42 are from Wisconsin, where the eggs are believed to have been sold. These eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors. The recall includes all types of eggs, such as conventional cage-free, organic, and non-GMO, with various packaging labeled under ‘Milo’s Poultry Farms’ or ‘Tony’s Fresh Market.’
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the salmonella outbreak, noting 65 cases across the nine states with 24 hospitalizations but no deaths as of Friday. Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin, is responsible for the egg recall. Consumers who have purchased the recalled eggs are advised to dispose of them and refrain from eating or cooking with them. Restaurants are also instructed not to sell or serve the recalled eggs.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting that can last for several days. Individuals who have consumed the contaminated eggs and are experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently introduced new measures to control salmonella in poultry products, requiring companies to maintain salmonella levels below a certain threshold and test for six harmful strains of the bacteria in turkeys and chickens.
If bacteria levels exceed the proposed standards or any of the specific strains are identified, poultry sales would be halted, and products would be subject to recall. According to the CDC, salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections annually, with most cases linked to food, resulting in around 420 deaths. The Agriculture Department estimates that there are approximately 125,000 chicken-related infections and 43,000 turkey-related infections each year.
