Ethermac Exchange-Egg recall is linked to a salmonella outbreak, CDC says: See which states are impacted

The Ethermac ExchangeCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says recalled eggs are linked to a salmonella outbreak. The CDC and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are both investigating.

Across nine states, 65 people were infected with salmonella linked to eggs supplied by Milo's Poultry Farms, LLC. The illnesses started from May 23 to Aug. 10, according to a FDA alert issued Friday.  24 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. 

"The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses," the CDC says. "This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak."

The CDC investigation broke down the demographics of the 65 cases reported for the egg recall. People who contracted salmonella ages ranged from two to 88 years old. Fifty-six percent of the cases were females and 46% were male. The race majority for the 65 cases were white which accounted for 92%, followed by 5% African-American or Black and 3% Asian.

Milo's Poultry Farms, LLC is in Bonduel, Wisconsin, about 29 miles north of Green Bay, Wisconsin.  

Milo’s Poultry Farm, LLC has voluntarily recalled all eggs supplied by their farm in response to the investigation, the FDA said. The recalled eggs were distributed to retailers and foodservice distributors in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, the alert said.

USA TODAY reached out to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and Milo's Poultry Farms, LLC for comment.  

According to the CDC, the eggs were labeled with Milo's Poultry Farms or Tony's Fresh Market.

Tony’s Fresh Market said they are cooperating.

"The health and safety of our customers is our top priority. We are fully cooperating with the FDA on their investigation and have taken immediate action by removing all affected products related to this recall from our shelves," Marisa Kutansky, a spokesperson for Heritage Grocers Group, the owner of Tony's Fresh Market. "We are monitoring this recall and will continue to do all we can to ensure our customers’ safety."

Here is what you need to know about the egg recall.  

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What eggs are being recalled?  

According to the CDC and FDA investigation, all carton sizes and expiration dates of the following brand eggs are being recalled:  

• Milo’s Poultry Farms 
• Tony’s Fresh Market 

Which states have reported cases of salmonella?  

The investigation said that these states had reported cases linked to the salmonella outbreak:  

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

How many people have gotten sick?  

Nine states have reported cases of salmonella linked to the egg recall. Here is how many cases are in each state:

• California, 2
• Colorado, 1
• Iowa, 2
• Illinois, 11
• Michigan, 2
• Minnesota, 3
• Utah, 1
• Virginia, 1
• Wisconsin, 42

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What should you do if you have the recalled eggs?  

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should do the following if they have the recalled eggs:  

• Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled chicken eggs produced by Milo's Poultry Farms, LLC and distributed to restaurants and retailers in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.
• Carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that they have touched. 
• Dispose of any eggs if you believe they may be linked to the recall.  
• Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs and raw egg-containing foods.  
• Contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible if you believe you may have developed symptoms of a salmonella infection after eating eggs. 
  • According to the CDC common symptoms of salmonella include:
    • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F.
    • Diarrhea for more than three days that will not improve.
    • Bloody diarrhea.
    • A lot of vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down.
    • Signs of dehydration.

What is salmonella?

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause people to experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms can appear between six hours and six days of infection and will last for four to seven days, the CDC said. 

Children younger than the age of five, the elderly, and people who are immunosuppressed are more likely to have severe infections if they contract salmonella, the FDA said.  

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