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In September, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of eggs following a salmonella outbreak linked to the recalled products.The same recall has recently beenupgraded to a Class I recall, which the FDA defines as “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
The affected eggs were sold to retailers and restaurants in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. However, this recall may expand. There are a reported 65 illnesses linked to this recall, including residents of the above states as well as California, Colorado, Iowa, Utah and Virginia. Out of these 65 illnesses, 24 have resulted in hospitalizations.
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If you have purchased any Milo’s Poultry Farms or Tony’s Fresh Market egg cartons in the recall time frame, dispose of them immediately or return them to your place of purchase. Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) can last up to seven days, starting from 12 to 72 hours after exposure.Common symptoms of salmonellosis include stomach cramps, fever and diarrhea. In more severe cases, headaches, body aches, fatigue or blood in the urine or stool can occur. Children younger than 5, people aged 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have serious salmonella infections.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms after consuming the recalled eggs, contact your health care provider immediately. For more information about this recall, contact your local FDA Complaint Coordinator.EatingWellwill be sure to update our readers with any updates linked to this recall, as well as other recalls you should be aware of right now.
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SourcesEatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Outbreak investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (Sept 2024).U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Recalls Background and Definitions.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Salmonella (Salmonellosis).U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Consumer complaint coordinators.
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EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Outbreak investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (Sept 2024).U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Recalls Background and Definitions.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Salmonella (Salmonellosis).U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Consumer complaint coordinators.
EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Outbreak investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (Sept 2024).U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Recalls Background and Definitions.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Salmonella (Salmonellosis).U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Consumer complaint coordinators.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Outbreak investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (Sept 2024).
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Recalls Background and Definitions.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Salmonella (Salmonellosis).
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Consumer complaint coordinators.
