By IDSE News Staff
Sixty-five people from nine states became ill after eating contaminated eggs, according to a CDC Food Safety Alert.
In addition, 24 people were hospitalized; all patients had the same strain of Salmonella. The nine states include the three where the eggs were sold—Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin—plus California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Utah and Virginia. Most sick people are from Wisconsin (42) or Illinois (11). Testing has implicated eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms.
So far, no deaths have been reported, according to the agency.
Most people with Salmonella infection have diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days. However, some people do not develop symptoms for several weeks after being exposed, and others experience symptoms for several weeks. The infections also can cause more serious disease, infecting urine, blood, bones, joints or the central nervous system.
Due to resistance, the CDC warned that this outbreak may be difficult to treat with some commonly recommended antibiotics. Laboratory testing showed the Salmonella strain is resistant to ciprofloxacin and nalidixic acid.
The FDA inspected Milo’s Poultry Farms and collected samples. The FDA’s analysis showed the outbreak strain of Salmonella was found in the packing facility and the hen egg laying house. On Sept. 6, Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC recalled eggs. Recalled eggs were sold to stores and restaurants in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin, and labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market.” All egg types, sizes and expiration dates have been recalled.
