Salmonella Outbreak: Eggs Recall Affects 9 States Including Minnesota

CHECK THOSE EGGS

A recent Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs is now being recalled in nine states, including Minnesota.

The CDC says 65 people have become ill with the same strain of Salmonella. 24 people have been hospitalized but no deaths had been reported at the time of this report.

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STATES AFFECTED BY THIS OUTBREAK INCLUDE MINNESOTA

What's very worrisome is that the strain of Salmonella is hard to treat as it is resistant to common antibiotics, and may require stronger antibiotics. The FDA says the outbreak strain of Salmonella was found in the packing facility and the hen egg-laying house.

States that are reporting having cases of salmonella include:

• California
• Colorado
• Iowa
• Illinois
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Utah
• Virginia
• Wisconsin

The eggs are branded as Milo's Poultry Farms, and Tony's Fresh Market and were distributed to retailers and distributors in the states of Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

SYMPTOMS

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea that will not improve after 3 days, fever over 102, bloody diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps, and dehydration. According to the CDC, these symptoms can appear between 6 hours and 6 days of infection. The symptoms can last up to 7 days. Individuals under 5 years old, older people, or people who have weakened immune symptoms could have more serious symptoms.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

• If you have any of these eggs, you should throw them away or return them to the store that you bought them from.
• Wash any items or surfaces in your home that may have been touched by you, or the eggs or cartons after handling them.
• You should wash them in hot soapy water or a dishwasher.