Recalled eggs linked to salmonella outbreak in multiple states: NPR

A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened 65 people in nine states, according to U.S. health authorities.

According to the US health authority CDC, 24 people were hospitalized as of Friday. No deaths were reported.

The recalled eggs came from Milo's Poultry Farms and were shipped to Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan, the CDC said.

The recall, announced Friday, affects eggs labeled “Milo's Poultry Farms” and “Tony's Fresh Market” because they may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, the Food and Drug Administration said. The recall includes all carton sizes and expiration dates.

People became ill between May 23 and August 10. Most cases occurred in Wisconsin and Illinois. Cases have also been reported in California, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan and Virginia. The actual number of people sickened in the outbreak is likely much higher than the reported number and could extend to other states, the CDC said.

The recall came after the FDA alerted the company that environmental samples had tested positive for salmonella and the company subsequently linked the samples to the outbreak.

Consumers who have purchased the affected brands are urged not to consume them.

Contact with Salmonella can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain. While most people recover from a Salmonella infection within a week without treatment, it can be fatal in vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.