Eggs from LaBar Poultry Farm in Manistique, Michigan are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. This recall has been reported by several news sources, but there is no information about the recall on any of Michigan’s government sites.
A foodborne illness outbreak investigation led officials to the farm. Salmonella bacteria were found during environmental sampling.
The eggs are packaged in cartons of one dozen each. The label is “LaBar Poultry Farm,” with dates August 30, 2017 or September 30, 2017. They were distributed to restaurants, grocery stores, and to consumers in the counties of Alger, Delta, Dickinson, Luce, Mackinaw, Marquette, Menominee, and Schoolcraft.
The symptoms of a Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and nausea. Most people get sick within 6 to 72 hours after exposure to the pathogenic bacteria.The illness usually lasts a few days to a week.
While most people recover without treatment, there are long term effects of this infection, including high blood pressure, reactive arthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome. If you ate eggs from LaBar Poultry Farm and have been experiencing these symptoms, see your doctor. And if you purchased these eggs, discard them in a sealed container or take them back to the place of purchase for a full refund.
