The FDA issued a recall on Friday for all eggs supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC due to a salmonella outbreak spanning nine states. The recall affects all types and sizes of egg cartons, including those sold under the “Tony’s Fresh Market” label. Milo’s Poultry Farms, based in Wisconsin, distributed the eggs primarily to stores in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois.
So far, 65 people have been infected with salmonella, and 24 of them have been hospitalized. Wisconsin has seen the highest number of infections, with 42 cases reported, while Illinois has confirmed 11 cases. The CDC noted that no deaths have been reported from the outbreak.
The FDA traced the salmonella to Milo’s Poultry Farms during an onsite inspection. The bacteria was found in the farm’s poultry house and packaging facility. As a precaution, Milo’s voluntarily recalled all eggs supplied by their farm since the investigation began.
Salmonella symptoms, which typically appear within three days of consuming contaminated food, can include fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The FDA advises consumers to discard any eggs purchased from Milo’s Poultry Farms and thoroughly sanitize any surfaces the eggs may have touched.
The eggs were also sold in states beyond the Midwest, with cases confirmed in California, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, and Virginia. The FDA continues its investigation and urges consumers to stay alert for any symptoms related to salmonella infection.
