The Milo's Poultry Farm egg recall for Salmonella contamination has been expanded to include another type of egg sold under a different brand name. The original recall was issued on September 6, 2024, when a Salmonella outbreak linked to those eggs was announced. The update was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, not the regular recall page. That outbreak has not been updated since September 6, 2024. There are 65 people sick; most live in Wisconsin. The case count by state is: California (2), Colorado (1), Illinois (11), Iowa (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (3), Utah (1), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (42). The patient age range is from 2 to 88 years. Twenty-four people have been hospitalized because they are so sick. That’s a hospitalization rate of 37%, which is much higher … [Read more...]
Radiance of the Seas Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 180
A Radiance of the Seas Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 180 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And three crew members were sick. The voyage dates for that cruise were September 20 to September 27, 2024. The voyage number is 20118. There were 2,172 passengers on the ship. Outbreaks on cruise ships can be common, but they are usually caused by norovirus, a highly contagious virus that causes the same symptoms as Salmonella. The close quarters of ships makes transmission of bacteria and viruses easy. During the outbreak, Royal Caribbean International and the crew on the ship made announcements to notify people of the outbreak, encourage case reporting, and stress good hygiene, especially handwashing. Stool specimens were collected … [Read more...]
Madre Oaxacan Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 45 in California
The Madre Oaxacan Salmonella outbreak has sickened 45 people, according to an email sent by the LA County Department of Public Health. All of those infections are confirmed. Public health officials are investigating and responding to this outbreak. Officials became aware of this outbreak on September 17, 2024, when reports of illness were received. The restaurant is located at 27007 Mc Bean Parkway in Valencia, which is a neighborhood in Santa Clarita, California. The health department did not state if it is investigating food or employees as the possible source of this pathogen. Salmonella can be passed through contaminated food and drink, through contact with contaminated surfaces, or through person to person contact. In the past, Salmonella outbreaks have been linked to … [Read more...]
More Cyclospora Illnesses in FDA CORE Investigation Table
There are more Cyclospora illnesses in the FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table, and a change in the unsolved E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. There are eight outbreaks on the table at this time; six of them are unsolved. For the Salmonella Enteritis outbreak that is linked to recalled Milo's Poultry Farm eggs, the case count remains the same at 65 ill in nine states, with 24 patients hospitalized. Most of the patients live in Wisconsin. This outbreak has not been updated since September 6, 2024. For the unsolved E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, the case count remains the same at 27 sick. The change in this investigation is that the FDA has initiated an inspection. In the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in a not yet identified food, the case count remains the same with at least four people … [Read more...]
Madre Oaxacan Outbreak Sickens 36 with Salmonella Infections
The Madre Oaxacan outbreak has sickened at least 36 people with Salmonella infections, according an email from the LA County of Public Health. The restaurant will allegedly reopen soon after passing a restaurant re-inspection that was conducted on September 24, 2024, according to news reports. The outbreak was uncovered on September 17, 2024, when reports of people suffering from gastrointestinal illnesses started coming in to the health department. The restaurant, which is located at 27007 Mc Bean Parkway in Valencia, California, was closed "due to [an] imminent health hazard for disease transmission," according to the email. The 36 Salmonella infections are confirmed. The restaurant received a "C" grade during an inspection on September 18, 2024. The inspector noted 12 … [Read more...]
Rainbow Farm Eggs Salmonella Outbreak in Maine Sickens Five
A Rainbow Farm eggs Salmonella outbreak in Maine has sickened at least five people, according to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. That farm is located in Orland, Maine. Those patients have all tested positive for Salmonella. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified the consumption of these eggs as the outbreak source. The eggs are being recalled. Public heath officials are working with Rainbow Farm to address this issue. Production and distribution of the eggs has ended while the farm conducts tests, sanitizes the buildings and equipment, and may cull affected laying hens. The eggs were sold by the farm itself, and were also sold at these locations in Maine: Bar Harbor (Eden) Farmers Market Blue Hill Farmers … [Read more...]
More Cyclospora Illnesses on FDA CORE Outbreak Table
There are more cyclospora illnesses on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table, and more illnesses in the Diamond Shruumz outbreak. There are eight active investigations on the Table; only two of them have been solved. The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to recalled Milo's Poultry Farms eggs remains the same, with at least 65 people sick in nine states. Twenty four people have been hospitalized. The patient case count by state is: California (2), Colorado (1), Illinois (11), Iowa (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (3), Utah (1), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (42). For the rest of the updates issued on the Table, for the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that is unsolved, the case count is back to 27, after the last update said it had increased to 28. Traceback has been initiated. For the unsolved … [Read more...]
Milo’s Poultry Farm Salmonella Outbreak Hits Wisconsin Hard
The Milo's Poultry Farm Salmonella outbreak has hit Wisconsin hard, with 42 of the 65 illnesses in that state. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services released a statement about the outbreak. In all, those 65 people live in nine states: California (2), Colorado (1), Illinois (11), Iowa (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (3), Utah (1), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (42). The patient age range is from 2 to 88 years. Twenty-four people are hospitalized because they are so sick. The notice did not state how many hospitalized people live in Wisconsin. The farm is located in Bonduel, Wisconsin. The eggs have been recalled. Along with Milo's Poultry Farm brand eggs, Tony's Fresh Market eggs are included in the recall. All chicken egg types, including conventional cage free, non-GMO, and … [Read more...]
Updates Issued on FDA’s CORE Outbreak Investigation Table
There are updates issued on FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table, with many of the outbreak case counts increasing. There are eight investigations on the table; six of them are unsolved. The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that is linked to recalled Milo's Poultry Farm eggs has not changed. There are 65 people in nine states that are ill. And 24 of them have been hospitalized. A recall of the eggs has been issued. And the outbreak strain of Salmonella was found in the packing facility and the hen egg laying house. The case count by state is: California (2), Colorado (1), Illinois (11), Iowa (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota (3), Utah (1), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (42). For the rest of the updates issue on FDA's CORE Outbreak Table, for the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that is … [Read more...]
Milo’s Poultry Farms Eggs Recalled For Salmonella Contamination
Milo's Poultry Farms eggs are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination, according to the FDA. The eggs are linked to a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that a has sickened at least 65 people in nine states and hospitalized 24. The farm is located in Bonduel, Wisconsin. All of Milo's Poultry Farm and Tony's Fresh Market eggs are included in this recall. The recall includes all carton sizes, all egg types, and all expiration dates. In addition, all cases of eggs for retail foodservice distribution are recalled. The eggs were sold in stores and to restaurants, and the patients in this outbreak ate at restaurants. The eggs were sold in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. Environmental samples taken at the farm tested positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella … [Read more...]
