9 - Public Records (State or National)

 Nationwide Recall on Milo's Poultry Farms Eggs Due to Salmonella Contamination

On September 6th, Milo's Poultry Farms announced that they are recalling all eggs branded with "Milo's Poultry Farms" and "Tony's Fresh Market" because these eggs may be contaminated with salmonella. The FDA posted this announcement on the same day as a public service. The announcement states that the recall includes:

• All carton sizes and egg types labeled with "Milo's Poultry Farms," covering all expiration dates.
• All carton sizes of "Tony's Fresh Market" branded eggs, covering all expiration dates. 
• All cases of eggs for retail food service distribution, covering all expiration dates. 

Milo's Poultry Farms is an LLC ran by an Amish family in Wisconsin. Their products are all listed as organic and local, and they have been selling eggs since 2004. They sell food products ranging from chicken eggs, beef, duck eggs, and various other natural and organic items. Their items are distributed by a number of major grocery stores and mom-and-pop stores. 

ABC 7 Chicago released a segment about the salmonella outbreak. 

A photo of one of the recalled egg cartons (FDA). 

According to the CDC, 93 cases of salmonella have been reported, resulting in 34 hospitalizations. The outbreak covers 12 states: Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, New York, California, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and Virginia. Recalled eggs are no longer for sale and their expiration has passed, which deems the outbreak as over according to the CDC.

Map of outbreak from the CDC.

Recently, on October 7th, NBC 5 Chicago released an update on the case of the egg recall. The FDA has now classified the salmonella outbreak as a Class I recall, which they define as "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death." A Class I recall is classified as the highest risk on the FDA's scale. 

Updates are still being made on the recall, and consumers who have purchased eggs from either company are urged to not consume them. The CDC warns people to keep an eye out for common salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Individuals can contact the company with information or questions at the number (715) 758-6709.