Nationwide Egg Recall

There is a national recall of eggs on-going with hundreds of cases of salmonellosis linked to eggs produced by Wright Farms out of Iowa. Some of the eggs were distributed in Wisconsin. The particular organism linked to the recall is /Salmonella /Enteritidis. Following is food safety information from the Centers for Disease Control followed by a press release from the company linked to the recall. Stay healthy!

Clinical Features/Signs and Symptoms

A person infected with /Salmonella/ Enteritidis usually has fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea beginning 12 to 72 hours after consuming a contaminated food or beverage. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without antibiotic treatment. However, the diarrhea can be severe, and hospitalization may be required. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems may have a more serious illness. In these patients, the infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. For more information, visit CDC’s /Salmonella/ Enteritidis http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/salmonella_enteritidis/ website.

Advice to Consumers

• Don’t eat recalled eggs or products containing recalled eggs.
• Recalled eggs might still be in grocery stores, restaurants, and consumers' homes. Consumers who have recalled eggs should discard them or return them to their retailer for a refund.
• Discard cracked or dirty eggs.
• Wash hands, cooking utensils, and food preparation surfaces with soap and water after contact with raw eggs.
• Eggs should be cooked until both the white and the yolk are firm and eaten promptly after cooking.