Check Your Eggs: Cartons Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak

During pregnancy your immune system takes a hit making it especially important to keep a look out for foodborne illnesses like salmonella and listeria.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently shared a warning to consumers after Milo’s Poultry Farms issued a recall for eggs potentially contaminated with salmonella. So far 65 people from nine states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. The 9 states include the 3 states where the eggs were sold – Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin – in addition to California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Utah and Virginia. Most sick people are from Wisconsin (42) or Illinois (11).

The FDA’s analysis showed the outbreak strain of Salmonella was found in the packing facility and the hen egg laying house. Effected cases and cartons of eggs are labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market.”

Pregnant people are more likely to contract severe illness from salmonella than non-pregnant people due to their weakened immune systems. According to the National Institutes of Health, while not common, salmonella can also increase the chance of complications during pregnancy, depending on the severity of the infection. In some cases, it can increase the chance for preterm delivery and restrict the growth of the fetus.

Once contracted, symptoms from salmonella usually start within six hours to six days. Symptoms can include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Some severe but often uncommon salmonella strains can sometimes cause infection in urine, blood, bones, joints or the nervous system, and can cause life-threatening issues.

If you have purchased recalled eggs, the CDC encourages you to discard them and clean any surfaces or items that may have come in contact with the eggs. If you have ingested recalled eggs and are experiencing symptoms consistent with salmonella, reach out to your doctor immediately.

You can see more information on how to identify if your eggs may be contaminated with salmonella at CDC.gov.

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