Sixty-five people in nine states have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday.
Of 63 cases with information available, 24 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The CDC says the outbreak can be difficult to treat with commonly recommended antibiotics; laboratory tests showed that the bacteria are resistant to nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin. Illnesses began from May 23 to August 10.
The eggs were supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC in Bonduel, Wis., and shipped to stores and restaurants in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. The US Food and Drug Administration says they may have been sent to other places. The recall was announced on Friday.
The eggs are labeled Milo’s Poultry Farm or Tony’s Fresh Market. All egg types, sizes and expiration dates are included in the recall.
The recalled eggs must be thrown away or returned to the store. People should wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled eggs with warm, soapy water or a dishwasher.
Symptoms of a salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps that can begin within hours or days of consuming the bacteria. Most people will recover without treatment but should seek immediate help from a health care provider if they have severe symptoms, symptoms that do not improve after a few days, or signs of dehydration. Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill.
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