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Bonduel, Wisconsin, USA: A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened 65 people across nine states, with 24 hospitalized.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that the eggs, supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC, are the source of the outbreak, which started between May 23 and August 10, 2024.
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Eggs were distributed to stores and restaurants in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin under the brands "Milo's Poultry Farms" and "Tony's Fresh Market."
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Laboratory tests revealed that the salmonella strain is resistant to common antibiotics like nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin.
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The CDC and FDA have issued a recall for all egg types, sizes, and expiration dates from the affected farms.
The contaminated eggs have led to illnesses in California, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
While most people recover from salmonella without treatment, 24 individuals have been hospitalized, and the CDC warns that the actual number of infections may be higher as many cases go unreported.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected Milo’s Poultry Farms and found traces of the salmonella outbreak strain in both the packing facility and the hen egg-laying house. The recall was initiated after the contamination was traced to the facility.
Retailers and distributors are advised to remove the recalled eggs, and consumers are urged to throw away any affected products or return them to the store.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, and they typically appear within 6 hours to 6 days of exposure.
While most cases resolve within a week, young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness that requires medical attention.
As health authorities continue to investigate, consumers are urged to avoid eating the recalled eggs to prevent further infections.
Proper hygiene practices, such as thoroughly cleaning surfaces that may have come in contact with the contaminated eggs, are essential in reducing the risk of infection.