After its first recall in September, the Milo's Poultry Farms egg recall has escalated. The FDA investigation of salmonella infections is ongoing.
FDA Expands Milo’s Poultry Farms Egg Recall Due to Salmonella Outbreak
Updated on Oct. 08, 2024
The salmonella scare continues, reaching from the Midwest as far as California and Virginia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its recall of eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms. The original egg recall was announced on Sept. 6 after the FDA connected Milo’s to a salmonella outbreak investigation that has caused 65 illnesses across nine states.
Here’s what you need to know about the changes to the egg recall—and how to stay safe when cooking.
What caused the egg recall?
Milo’s Poultry Farms is connected to a salmonella outbreak in nine states: California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. This outbreak led to a Class 1 recall, or a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, contaminated eggs will cause serious health consequences or death.
Of the 65 people who have been infected with the salmonella strain linked to Milo’s eggs, 24 have been hospitalized so far. However, the true number of sick people is likely much higher than the number reported, according to the CDC.
What eggs have been recalled?
The original recall announcement included only two brands: eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market. That list has since expanded to include the following four brands:
- Milo’s Poultry Farms
- M&E Family Farms
- Tony’s Fresh Market
- Happy Quackers Farms
The expanded recall now covers all eggs, including brown chicken eggs and duck eggs, in all sizes. It also includes all types of eggs (conventional cage-free, non-GMO and organic).
What should I do next?
The advice stays the same: Do not cook or eat any eggs that are part of this recall. If you have Milo’s Poultry Farms eggs, throw them out. If you stored the eggs without the original packaging, the FDA recommends throwing them away to be on the safe side. Then, clean and disinfect your refrigerator as well as any other surfaces or containers the eggs may have touched.
If you have symptoms of salmonella poisoning, such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
