September 9, 2024

Two brands of egg in US recalled as consumers sickened with salmonella 

A farm in the United States is recalling two entire brands of eggs after dozens of consumers across the US fell sick with salmonella.

Milo's Poultry Farms LLC, which is based in Bonduel, Wisconsin, has begun recalling all eggs branded "Milo's Poultry Farms" and "Tony's Fresh Market" over a salmonella outbreak. The recall was announced on September 6.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 65 consumers have become sick and 24 have been hospitalised, and no deaths have been reported.

The recall includes all cartons labeled "Milo's Poultry Farms" and "Tony's Fresh Market" with all expiration dates. All eggs bought from Milo's Poultry Farms LLC for retail food service distribution were also recalled.

The eggs were sold to stores and restaurants in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, though the outbreak has impacted nine US states in total. The states include Virginia, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado, Utah, and California.

"The recall was initiated after the FDA informed the company that environmental samples tested positive for the bacteria," a press release by the FDA read. "FDA also conducted whole genome sequencing and found that the samples were related to an ongoing salmonella outbreak investigation."

According to Milo's Poultry Farms' website, the company is an Amish family-run business that has paused operations amid the recall.

"Milo's Poultry Farms, LLC. has ceased production and distribution at this time and will undergo appropriate testing and sanitisation of farms and processing equipment," the FDA's website reads.

- Fox Business