Eggs Recalled in 3 States After Salmonella Outbreak Sickened Dozens

Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. has recalled eggs sold to stores and restaurants in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The eggs were sold under the brands “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 65 reported illnesses have come to its attention and 24 people have been hospitalized from this recent salmonella outbreak. There have been no reported deaths. Not all who are sick from this outbreak live in the states where the eggs were distributed. People in California, Utah, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, and Virginia have also become ill with the same strain.

“This outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses, and the true number of sick people is likely much higher than the number reported,” the CDC said on its website. “This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for salmonella.”

How to Identify the Recalled Eggs

The following packaged eggs are included the recall. 

• All carton sizes and all egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms.” This recall covers all expiration dates.
• All carton sizes of “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs, all expiration dates.
• All cases of eggs for retail foodservice distribution, all expiration dates.

Product photos can be found on the FDA’s website. 

What To Do if You Have Purchased the Recalled Eggs

Milo’s Poultry Farms has ceased production and distribution so no additional eggs are going into distribution, but the eggs may still be in consumers' refrigerators. Anyone who has purchased “Milo’s Poultry Farms” eggs or “Tony’s Fresh Market” eggs should not consume them. Questions can be directed to Milo’s Poultry Farms (715) 758-6709.

For more information on salmonella, including symptoms, visit the CDC salmonella information page.