If eggs were on your list of items to grab from the grocery store recently, you may want to think twice before you crack one open. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), there’s a pretty serious recall that you should know about before you do.
In a notice posted by the FDA, eggs sold under both the Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market brands are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall, which was issued on September 6, includes all types of eggs—conventional cafe-free, organic and non-GMO chicken eggs—and sizes that are labeled with either brand name. Additionally, all expiration dates are also included.
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Although the eggs were only sold in three states—Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan—a total of 65 people infected with the outbreak were reported across a total of nine states. Dates of the reported illnesses range from May 23, 2024 to August 10, 2024, and while no deaths have been reported, 24 out of the 63 infected people whose information were available have been hospitalized.
For those unaware, coming into contact with Salmonella can result in mild symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In more serious cases, symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions can develop as well. If not treated correctly, more severe and long lasting issues may arise, such as brain and nerve damage.
If you happen to have the affected product in your possession, the FDA urges you to not eat, sell or serve the eggs. Additionally, you’ll want to carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces that have come in contact with the product in question. And, if you’ve developed any of the symptoms listed above, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
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