Milo’s Poultry Farms recalled eggs after dozens of people in Wisconsin and other states were sickened with Salmonella.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Salmonella induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Salmonella after eating eggs, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
UPDATE: Rainbow Farm Eggs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
In October 2024, health officials in Maine reported that eggs from Rainbow Farm in Orland, Maine, were linked to an outbreak of Salmonella that sickened at least 5 people. Rainbow Farm eggs were distributed by the farm itself, and at multiple farmers markets, including:
- Bar Harbor (Eden) Farmers Market
- Blue Hill Farmers Market
- Northeast Harbor Farmers Market
- Stonington Farmers Market
- FarmDrop
Class 1 Recall for Eggs Linked to Serious Health Risks
On September 30, 2024, the FDA upgraded the recall for eggs supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms to a Class 1 recall, which is reserved for products that pose “serious” health risks, or death.
Milo’s Poultry Farms Eggs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
In September 2024, Milo’s Poultry Farms recalled eggs that were linked to a Salmonella outbreak, with at least 65 people sickened in 9 states. The recalled eggs were sold under the brand-names:
- Milo’s Poultry Farms
- Tony’s Fresh Market
- M&E Family Farms
- Happy Quackers Farm (duck eggs in 12-count cartons)
How Many People Got Sick?
At least 65 people were infected between May and August 2024, including 24 people who were hospitalized. No deaths were reported, according to the CDC Outbreak Investigation.
Milo’s Poultry Farms supplied eggs to restaurants, which is where many people got sick. The illnesses were reported in Wisconsin (42), Illinois (11), California (2), Utah (1), Colorado (1), Minnesota (3), Iowa (2), Michigan (2), and Virginia (1).
Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella Infections Can Be Deadly
The Salmonella outbreak linked to Milo’s Poultry Farms has an unusually high rate of hospitalization because the strain of Salmonella is resistant to some commonly-used antibiotics (such as nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin). These infections are more likely to cause severe, life-threatening complications or death.
2018 Outbreak: 200 Million Eggs Recalled
In April 2018, Rose Acre Farms and Cal-Maine Foods Inc. recalled 207 million eggs because they could be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled eggs were sold in grocery stores, Waffle House, and other restaurants in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
As of April 16, 2018, the CDC reports that 23 people were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup in 9 states since November 2017. Six people were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
The eggs were sold under multiple brand-names, including:
- Coburn Farms
- Country Daybreak
- Food Lion
- Glenview
- Great Value
- Nelms
- Sunshine Farms
- Publix
- Sunups
The recalled eggs were also sold to Waffle House restaurants.
For a complete list of recalled eggs, please visit the FDA recall notice.
Consumers, restaurants, and retailers can identify the recalled eggs by looking for the plant number P-1065 and the Julian date range of 011 through 102 printed on the carton or package.
FDA Finds Unsanitary Conditions at Rose Acre Farms
FDA inspections of Rose Acre Farms in April 2018 found evidence of unsanitary conditions and an ongoing rodent infestation dating back to at least September 2017. FDA inspectors observed:
- Live rodents seen while walking rows
- “More than 10 apparent rodents were observed in the pit staging area, including baby mice”
- “Large flying insects too numerous to count”
- Condensation dripping from ceilings, piping, water “pooling on floors”
Rodent Infestation, Filth Found Before Rose Acre Egg Recall
Before the massive egg recall by Rose Acre Farms, FDA inspectors found an ongoing rodent infestation, equipment coated with grime and food debris, and a swarm of “large flying insects too numerous to count.”
Unsanitary conditions were found during multiple inspections, which allowed for the “proliferation and spread of filth and pathogens throughout the facility that could cause the contamination of egg processing equipment and eggs,” according to the FDA report.
After the recall, FDA investigators inspected the farm and collected samples for testing. Laboratory testing identified the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup in samples from the farm.
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps within 12-72 hours of eating contaminated food. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. The infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.
Do I have an Egg Salmonella Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Salmonella induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Salmonella after eating eggs, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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