Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (Sept 2024)
Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled chicken eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
Product
All types (conventional cage-free, organic, and non-GMO chicken eggs) and sizes (M, L, XL, Jumbo) of recalled chicken eggs supplied by Milo's Poultry Farms, LLC in Bonduel, WI.
This recall covers all expiration dates for the following eggs:
- All carton sizes and all egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms”.
- All carton sizes of “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs.
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection:
Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with Salmonella, and the symptoms usually lasts four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.
Stores Affected
Recalled eggs were distributed to food service locations and retailers located in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The firm has directly notified foodservice customers who received recalled product.
FDA will update this advisory as more information becomes available.
Status
Ongoing
Recommendation
- Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled chicken eggs produced by Milo's Poultry Farms, LLC and distributed to restaurants and retailers in IL, WI, and MI.
- Consumers, restaurants, and retailers who purchased or received recalled chicken eggs, including wholesale eggs, should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that they touched.
- Check your refrigerators for any recalled chicken eggs and throw them away. If you stored the eggs without the original packaging and can’t tell if it is part of the recall, throw them away.
- Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs and raw egg-containing foods. Follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice and use extra care in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with this product to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
- Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have developed symptoms of a Salmonella infection, after eating eggs.
Current Update
September 6, 2024
The FDA and CDC are assisting state and local partners from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection and Wisconsin Department of Health Services in an investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to eggs supplied by Milo's Poultry Farms, LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin (WI).
As of September 6, 2024, a total of 65 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from nine states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 23, 2024 to August 10, 2024. Of the 63 people with information available, 24 have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
FDA is conducting an onsite inspection and collected samples at Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. Salmonella Enteritidis was detected in samples collected from Milo’s Poultry Farm, LLC’s packing facility and poultry house. Whole Genome Sequencing analysis determined that Salmonella detected in these samples match the strain of Salmonella that is causing illnesses in this outbreak.
In response to this investigation, Milo’s Poultry Farm, LLC voluntarily recalled all eggs supplied by their farm. Recalled eggs were distributed to retailers and foodservice distributors in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The recall includes:
- All carton sizes, expiration dates, and egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms”.
- All carton sizes and expiration dates of “Tony’s Fresh Market” brand eggs.
- All cases and expiration dates of eggs for retail foodservice distribution.
FDA will update this advisory as more information becomes available.
Case Count Map Provided by CDC
Map of U.S. Distribution of Recalled Eggs Sold at Retail
Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 65
Hospitalizations: 24
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: August 10, 2024
States with Cases: CA (2), CO (1), IA (2), IL (11), MI (2), MN (3), UT (1), VA (1), WI (42)
Product Distribution*: WI, IL, MI
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states.
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Who to Contact
Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction),
visit Industry and Consumer Assistance.