A salmonella outbreak has prompted the FDA to recall eggs distributed by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC, a Wisconsin-based supplier. The recall affects all types of eggs, regardless of carton size, and includes products sold under the “Tony’s Fresh Market” brand. The recall was announced on Friday after dozens of illnesses were reported across nine states.
Eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms were sold in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. According to the FDA, 65 people have been infected with salmonella, 24 of whom have been hospitalized. While no deaths have been reported, the outbreak has raised alarms, especially in Wisconsin, where 42 cases have been confirmed.
The outbreak has also impacted states outside the Midwest, including California, Utah, and Virginia. The FDA is urging consumers and businesses to discard or stop selling any eggs from the affected supplier. An investigation is underway at Milo’s Poultry Farms, where salmonella was detected in the poultry house and packing facility.
Milo’s Poultry Farms voluntarily recalled their eggs, working with federal authorities as the investigation continues. Salmonella symptoms usually appear within 12 to 72 hours after consumption and can include fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Most people recover within a week, but some cases may require hospitalization.
The FDA advises anyone who may have purchased these eggs to dispose of them and sanitize any surfaces the eggs may have come into contact with to avoid further contamination.
