Wisconsin health officials have issued a recall of eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms following a salmonella outbreak that has affected 65 people in nine states, with 42 cases in Wisconsin. The affected eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan and include all types, sizes, and expiration dates labeled with ‘Milo’s Poultry Farms’ or ‘Tony’s Fresh Market’.
The U.S. CDC confirmed the outbreak, with 24 hospitalizations but no deaths reported. The recall was initiated by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC in Bonduel, Wisconsin, and consumers are advised not to consume the eggs and to dispose of them. Restaurants are also urged not to serve the recalled eggs.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting lasting several days. The USDA has recently announced measures to limit salmonella in poultry products, including setting thresholds for salmonella levels and testing for specific dangerous strains in chicken and turkey.
Salmonella is a common bacteria that causes 1.35 million infections and 420 deaths annually, with poultry products being a common source. The current outbreak has resulted in a nationwide recall of eggs and highlights the importance of food safety measures to prevent the spread of salmonella infections.
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