GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has issued a recall for some eggs sold in Michigan that are connected to a Salmonella outbreak that has caused dozens of people to get sick.
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According the FDA, the eggs come from Milo’s Poultry Farms in Wisconsin. They are branded as “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh market” eggs. The recall covers all carton sizes, egg types and all current expiration dates.
Anyone who has purchased the now-recalled eggs should throw them away or try to get a refund; they should not be eaten.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 65 cases have been connected to this Salmonella outbreak across nine states, including Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin.
So far, 24 people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported.
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Most people who become infected with Salmonella experience fever, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Symptoms usually start as early as 6 hours after ingesting the bacteria, but may not appear for up to six days.