Eggs recalled over chain of Salmonella infections

Local health departments are working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections, linked to eggs from a Wisconsin farm. Spread over nine states, 65 people have become infected – this includes 42 people who live in Wisconsin.

The eggs were distributed through retail stores and food service distributors, and have now been recalled. The recall includes all egg types, such as conventional cage-free, organic and non-GMO, carton sizes and expiration dates, in containers labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market.”

Anyone who purchased the recalled eggs, is advised to not eat them or cook with them, and to throw them away. Restaurants should not sell or serve recalled eggs.

If anyone ate any of the recalled eggs and is experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection, contact a healthcare provider right away. Signs and symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and vomiting that lasts for several days.

Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is caused by Salmonella bacteria that are spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water, or by direct or indirect contact with feces, from infected people or animals. It is a common cause of diarrheal illness, though, in rare cases it can cause bloodstream infections, which can lead to death.

Children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems may have more serious symptoms. Though most people will recover from salmonellosis on their own, some may require extra fluids to prevent dehydration.