Massive Egg Recall: FDA Warns of Highest Risk Level for Salmonella Contamination

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Check Your Eggs

If you've recently bought eggs from "Milo’s Poultry Farms" or "Tony's Fresh Market," you may want to double-check your carton. The FDA has updated a major recall involving eggs from those two brands and now "Happy Quackers Farm," categorizing it as a "Class I" food recall — the most severe type.  

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What's Happening with the Egg Recall?

On September 6, the FDA recalled over 345,000 dozen eggs across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, after linking them to a salmonella outbreak that has infected 65 people across nine states, with 24 hospitalizations reported so far and no deaths.  


More recently, however, the FDA expanded the recall on Sept. 30 to include an additional brand of eggs and raised the risk level.

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What's the Latest Update?

On September 30, the FDA expanded the recall to include "Happy Quackers Farm" duck eggs and raised it to a "Class I" level, which is the most serious type. It means there’s a significant chance of severe illness or even death if the contaminated eggs are consumed.

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Where Did the Salmonella Come From?

The contamination was found in the egg-laying houses and packing facilities at Milo's Poultry Farms in Wisconsin, about 29 miles north of Green Bay. 


According to the CDC and FDA, the strain of Salmonella discovered is resistant to some antibiotics, including nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin, making treatment harder if you get sick. 

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What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella?

Salmonella can cause symptoms like diarrhea, fever, nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and even bloody stool. These symptoms usually show up between 6 hours to 6 days after exposure and can last 4 to 7 days.  

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What Should You Do If You Have These Eggs?

If you have any eggs from "Milo's Poultry Farms," "Tony's Fresh Market," or "Happy Quackers Farm" with a best-by date up to October 12, 2024, don’t eat them. Instead, throw them away or return them and get a refund to where you bought them.  


The FDA also recommends cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces or containers that might have come in contact with these eggs. If you start experiencing symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps, contact a healthcare provider immediately.