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Salmonella-linked egg recall upgraded to major

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Salmonella-linked egg recall upgraded to major

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The Food and Drug Administration updated a previous egg recall warning in late September to warn consumers of serious reactions and possible death if consumed.

The recall was originally announced on September 6 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and was upgraded on September 30 to Class I, a product that “will cause serious health consequences or death.”

The original recall notice said 65 people in nine states were infected with salmonella from eggs supplied by Milos Poultry Farms LLC from May 23 to August 10. No deaths have been reported, but 24 people have been hospitalized, according to the CDC.

Milos Poultry Farms is located in Bonduel, Wisconsin, approximately 29 miles north of Green Bay.

The small grocery store has voluntarily recalled all eggs supplied by its farm, the FDA said. The recalled eggs were distributed to retailers and grocers in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan, the agency said.

USA TODAY has reached out to Milos Poultry Farms and Tony's Fresh Market for comment.

“The health and safety of our customers is our top priority. We are cooperating fully with the FDA in the investigation and have taken immediate action by removing all affected products related to this recall from our shelves,” said Marisa Kutansky, spokesperson for Heritage Grocers Group, the owner of Tony’s Fresh Market previously told USA TODAY.

Here's what you need to know about the egg recall.

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Which eggs are being recalled?

According to the FDA, all carton sizes with an expiration date of October 12 and earlier are being recalled for the following egg brands:

  • Milo's Poultry Farms
  • M&E Family Farms
  • Tony's Fresh Market

The warning also includes Happy Quackers Farm brand duck eggs, sold in a carton of 12 and packaged by Milos Poultry Farms.

Which states have reported cases of salmonella?

The investigation found that these states had reported cases related to the outbreak:

  • California
  • Colorado
  • Iowa
  • Illinois
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Wisconsin

How many people got sick?

Nine states have reported cases of salmonella linked to the egg recall. Cases in each state:

  • California (2)
  • Colorado (1)
  • Iowa (2)
  • Illinois (11)
  • Michigan (2)
  • Minnesota (3)
  • Utah (1)
  • Virginia (1)
  • Wisconsin (42)

The CDC investigation broke down the demographics of the 65 cases reported for the egg recall. People who became infected with Salmonella were between 2 and 88 years old; 56% were female and 46% were male. The ethnic majority of the 65 cases were white (92%), African American or black (5%), and Asian (3%).

What should you do if you have the recalled eggs?

Consumers, restaurants and retailers should do the following if they have the recalled eggs:

  • Do not eat, sell or serve recalled chicken eggs produced by Milos Poultry Farms and distributed to restaurants and retailers in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.
  • Thoroughly clean and disinfect any surfaces or containers the eggs have come into contact with.
  • Discard any eggs you believe may be related to the recall.
  • Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs and foods containing raw eggs.
  • If you think you have experienced symptoms of salmonella infection after eating eggs, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning

According to the CDC, the most common symptoms of salmonella include:

  • Stomach cramps.
  • Diarrhea and fever over 102 degrees.
  • Diarrhea for more than three days that does not improve.
  • Bloody diarrhea.
  • Vomiting and inability to keep down liquids.
  • Signs of dehydration.

What is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps in people. Symptoms can appear between six hours and six days after infection and last four to seven days, the CDC says.

Children under 5, the elderly and immunocompromised people are more likely to develop serious infections if they contract salmonella, the FDA says.

Ahjané Forbes is a reporter on USA TODAY's National Trending Team. Ahjané covers breaking news, auto recalls, crime, health, lottery and public policy stories. Send her an email at [email protected]. Follow her on Instagram, Threads and X (Twitter) @forbesfineest.

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