Milo’s Poultry Farms, pictured above, and Tony’s Fresh Market brand eggs have been recalled after being linked to a salmonella outbreak.
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A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened 65 people in nine states, U.S. health officials said.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 24 people were hospitalized as of Friday. No deaths have been reported.
The recalled eggs came from Milo’s Poultry Farms and were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan, the CDC said.
Eggs labeled “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” are included in the recall announced Friday because they may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, the Food and Drug Administration said. The recall affects all carton sizes and expiration dates.
The cases occurred between May 23 and Aug. 10. Most cases are concentrated in Wisconsin and Illinois. Cases have also been reported in California, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, and Virginia. The actual number of cases is likely much higher than the number reported and could spread to other states, according to the CDC.
The recall was issued after the FDA alerted the company that environmental samples had tested positive for salmonella, and the company later linked the samples to the outbreak.
Consumers who have purchased the affected brands are advised not to consume them.
Exposure to salmonella can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. While most people recover from salmonella infection without treatment within a week, it can be fatal in vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
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