This is becoming one of the most significant Salmonella outbreaks so far this year. 24 people have been hospitalized including 11 in Illinois due to a contamination of eggs.

The CDC just posted a new food alert that affects 9 states including Illinois. According to their urgent bulletin, there are 11 individuals in Illinois alone who have been sickened by Salmonella contaminated eggs.

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Milo's Poultry Farms is recalling eggs with these details provided to the CDC:

  • Sold to stores and restaurants in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
  • All chicken egg types, such as cage-free, or organic.
  • All cases and carton sizes.
  • Labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market.”
  • All expiration dates.

If you consumed any of these eggs in Illinois, watch out for symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems can suffer more severe illnesses from Salmonella.

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