A Salmonella outbreak in nine states has sickened one person in Virginia and has hospitalized a total of 24 people.
The outbreak has been tracked to eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms. The eggs were reportedly sold to stores and restaurants in Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois.
An inspection by the FDA found the strain of Salmonella in the packing facility and hen egg laying house at the poultry farm.
Nine states have reported 65 sick people linked to the outbreak including Virginia, California, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. There have been no deaths reported.
The true number of sick people is likely higher than the number reported because many people recover without medical care, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Milo’s Poultry Farms recalled the eggs on Friday. The farm has recalled all chicken egg types including cage-free and organic in all sizes labeled with Milo’s Poultry Farms or Tony’s Fresh Market.
Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.
Salmonella symptoms may include:
- Diarrhea for more than three days
- Bloody diarrhea
- Fever higher than 102 degrees
- Vomiting; cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration
Most people recover with treatment after four to seven days. However, children younger than 5, adults 65 and older and people with comprised immune systems may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.
The age of those who have gotten sick ranges from 2 to 88 years old. Those who have gotten sick have primarily been female (56 percent) and White (92 percent).
The CDC recommends that consumers do not eat any recalled eggs. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
If the recalled eggs touched any surfaces, you should wash the items with hot soapy water.
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