Recall initiated due to Salmonella outbreak associated with eggs

A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak has been linked to eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farm in Wisconsin. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the outbreak, which has affected 65 people across nine states, ranging in age from 2 to 88 years old. Of 63 patients with available data, 24 have been hospitalized.

Lab tests confirmed that the outbreak strain of Salmonella matches samples from Milo’s farm. The company has recalled all eggs sold under the Milo’s and Tony’s Fresh Market brands, including eggs sold to consumers and restaurants. The Wisconsin Department of Health identified illness clusters among restaurant patrons, with the farm traced as the egg supplier.

The FDA’s inspection found the outbreak strain in both the egg packing facility and laying house. The outbreak began in May, with the latest case reported in August. Since Salmonella cases often go unreported, the CDC expects the true number of cases to be higher.