The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded its recall of eggs supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC to its most urgent Class I, warning that the products could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The initial recall was issued in early September after environmental samples tested positive for salmonella. The eggs were distributed to food service locations and retailers in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. Illnesses occurred between 23 May and 10 August 2024, with 63 people infected and at least 24 hospitalised. No deaths have been reported as of Tuesday.
The FDA said the recall covers all egg types, carton sizes, and expiration dates under the Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market brands. The agency detected salmonella enteritidis in samples from the farm’s packing facility and poultry house.
Salmonella infection typically occurs within 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food, with symptoms including fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps lasting four to seven days. Young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of severe infection.
Milo’s Poultry Farms has ceased production and distribution while undergoing testing and sanitisation.
