Health Impact and Response
A salmonella outbreak has infected 65 people across nine states, leading to a recall of eggs from Milo's Poultry Farms LLC, with 24 hospitalizations reported and no deaths.
The and have advised consumers not to eat the recalled eggs, urging disposal or return, and recommended cleaning surfaces that may have come into contact with the eggs.
Preventive Measures and Recommendations
The announced new measures in July to limit salmonella in poultry products, including testing for six strains of the bacteria and setting thresholds for salmonella levels.
Consumers experiencing symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting are advised to contact healthcare providers, as the outbreak strain is resistant to certain antibiotics.