(VitalNews.org) – Wisconsin health officials have recalled eggs after dealing with a Salmonella outbreak that has affected nine states. It’s reported that sixty five people in nine states were infected from eggs originating from a farm in Wisconsin.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, of those who are infected, forty two of them are living in Wisconsin. The department stated, “The eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors.”
They continued, “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.”
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed these cases and said that there have been twenty four hospitalizations and no deaths associated with Salmonella. The states that are affected include Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Iowa, and California.
The egg recall was announced and initiated by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin health department stated, “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.”
The health department also states that anyone who ate eggs and is experiencing symptoms should contact a healthcare provider. Symptoms to look out for include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain that can last for several days.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new measures that would be put in place to help limit Salmonella outbreaks in poultry products.
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