Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. of Bonduel, WI is recalling all “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs because these eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. has ceased production and distribution at this time and will undergo appropriate testing and sanitization of farms and processing equipment.
CDC Food Safety Alert
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/eggs-09-24/index.html
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs
Fast Facts
Illnesses: 65
Hospitalizations: 24
Deaths: 0
States: 9
Investigation status: Active
September 6, 2024
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data show that eggs supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms are contaminated with Salmonella and are making people sick.
Epidemiologic Data
As of September 6, 2024, a total of 65 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 9 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 23, 2024, to August 10, 2024. Of 63 people with information available, 24 have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.
Public health officials collect many different types of information from sick people, including their age, race, ethnicity, other demographics, and the foods they ate in the week before they got sick. This information provides clues to help investigators identify the source of the outbreak.
The table below has information about sick people in this outbreak (“n” is the number of people with information available for each demographic).
Demographics InformationTable of demographic information (n is the number of people with information available)
Age (n=65) Range from 2 to 88 years Median age of 55 years
Sex (n=65) 56% female 44% male
Race (n=62) 92% White 5% African American/Black 3% Asian 0% Native American or Alaska Native 0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 0% reported more than one race
Ethnicity
(n=62) 94% non-Hispanic
6% Hispanic
State and local public health officials are interviewing people about the foods they ate in the week before they got sick. Several sick people reported eating at the same restaurants before getting sick. These illness clusters can provide clues about what food item may be making people sick. If several unrelated sick people ate or shopped at the same location of a restaurant or store within several days of each other, it suggests that the contaminated food item was served or sold there. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services identified four illness clusters at restaurants where eggs were served.
Laboratory and Traceback Data
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. CDC PulseNet manages a national database of DNA fingerprints of bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses. DNA fingerprinting is performed on bacteria using a method called whole genome sequencing (WGS). WGS showed that bacteria from sick peoples’ samples are closely related genetically. This suggests that people in this outbreak got sick from the same food.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection traced the source of eggs supplied to restaurants where ill people ate before they got sick. Records show that Milo’s Poultry Farms supplied eggs to those restaurants.
FDA conducted an inspection at Milo’s Poultry Farms and collected samples. FDA’s analysis showed the outbreak strain of Salmonella was found in the packing facility and the hen egg laying house.
WGS analysis of bacteria from 65 people’s samples showed predicted resistance to nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin. More information is available at the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) site. Most people with Salmonella illness recover without antibiotics. However, if antibiotics are needed, illnesses in this outbreak may be difficult to treat with some commonly recommended antibiotics and may require a different antibiotic choice.
Public Health Actions
On September 6, 2024, Milo’s Poultry Farms recalled eggs. CDC is advising people not eat, sell, or serve recalled eggs.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/milos-poultry-farms-llc-recalls-eggs-because-possible-health-risk
Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC., Recalls Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 06, 2024
FDA Publish Date: September 06, 2024
Product Type: Food & Beverages Egg/Egg Product
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name: Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC
Brand Name: Milo’s Poultry Farms & Tony’s Fresh Market
Product Description: Eggs
Company Announcement
Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. of Bonduel, WI is recalling all “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs because these eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Milo’s Poultry Farms’ eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and foodservice distributors.
This recall includes:
All carton sizes and all egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms.” This recall covers all expiration dates.
All carton sizes of “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs, all expiration dates.
All cases of eggs for retail foodservice distribution, all expiration dates.
The recall was initiated after the FDA informed the company that environmental samples tested positive for the bacteria. FDA also conducted whole genome sequencing and found that the samples were related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.
Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. has ceased production and distribution at this time and will undergo appropriate testing and sanitization of farms and processing equipment.
Consumers who have purchased “Milo’s Poultry Farms” eggs or “Tony’s Fresh Market” eggs are urged not to consume them. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (715) 758-6709.
This recall includes:
All carton sizes and all egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms.” This recall covers all expiration dates.
All carton sizes of “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs, all expiration dates.
All cases of eggs for retail foodservice distribution, all expiration dates.
The recall was initiated after the FDA informed the company that environmental samples tested positive for the bacteria. FDA also conducted whole genome sequencing and found that the samples were related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.
Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. has ceased production and distribution at this time and will undergo appropriate testing and sanitization of farms and processing equipment.
Consumers who have purchased “Milo’s Poultry Farms” eggs or “Tony’s Fresh Market” eggs are urged not to consume them. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (715) 758-6709.
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