Iowa Salmonella Outbreak: Recalled Wisconsin Eggs the Cause

A large egg recall is affecting nine states including Iowa. The CDC says the recalled eggs have been linked to a salmonella outbreak.

The Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are both investigating the outbreak across nine states. The Des Moines Register reports that 65 people have been infected with salmonella linked to eggs supplied by Milo's Poultry Farms LLC. The FDA stated that the illnesses occurred between May 23 and August 10th. 24 people were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

The Register reports that the actual number of salmonella cases could be much higher. The CDC says that this is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for salmonella. Recent illnesses may not have been recorded yet as it usually takes three to four weeks to determine if a sick person is part of the outbreak.

Milo's Poultry Farms LLC is located about 29 miles north of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Register reports that the company has voluntarily recalled all of its eggs supplied by their farms in response to the investigation. Consumers should make sure they do not have the following eggs in their possession.

States that have reported cases of salmonella include California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The Register reports that 2 people in Iowa have been confirmed with salmonella. The eggs were also distributed to restaurants in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The CDC says that consumers should dispose of any recalled eggs and carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces they may have touched.

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