Federal officials say nearly 207 million eggs have been recalled because of fears that they may have been contaminated with salmonella, a type of bacteria that causes serious illnesses and deaths, particularly among children and elderly people.
Rose Acre Farms is recalling the products after federal officials tied illnesses to the company’s facility in North Carolina, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. Twenty-two people on the East Coast have been sickened by Salmonella braenderup. No one has died.
An investigation by the federal agency led to an inspection of the farm, which is located in Hyde County, N.C., and produces 2.3 million eggs a day from 3 million hens. Eggs produced at the farm are distributed to retail stores and restaurants in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas.
The recalled eggs were sold under brand names such as Great Value, Country Daybreak, Glenview and Food Lion (Click here for a full list). They were also sold to Waffle House restaurants.
Rose Acre Farms is a family-owned company headquartered in Seymour, Ind., and has 17 facilities in eight states. The Washington Post was unable to reach the company Sunday.
The recall is the largest since 2010, when a major salmonella outbreak tied to Iowa egg farms sickened more than 1,500 people, said Bill Marler a Seattle-based personal injury attorney who focuses on food-borne illness litigation.
More than 500 eggs from two Iowa farms owned and controlled by Austin J. DeCoster were recalled that year. DeCoster and his son, Peter DeCoster, each pleaded guilty to one count of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce. Authorities said the DeCosters’ company, Quality Egg, sold eggs contaminated with Salmonella enteriditis to several states and bribed an inspector for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in an attempt to sell eggs that were “red tagged” for failing to meet minimum industry standards.
The father and son were sentenced to three months in jail and fined $7 million.
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Marler said this most recent outbreak involving Salmonella braenderup, unlike the one in 2010, was detected far more quickly, preventing dozens more from being sick. That’s partly because the type of salmonella bacteria is less common, so investigators were able to isolate it quicker, he said.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella causes about 1.2 million illnesses, 23,000 hospitalizations and 450 deaths every year in the United States.
The Rose Acre Farms recall is the latest in a series of salmonella-related incidents in recent months.
Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration ordered a mandatory recall of all food products that contained powdered kratom after investigators found that several products manufactured by Las Vegas-based Triangle Pharmanaturals contained salmonella. The outbreak spread to nearly 40 states and sickened 132 people.
Kratom or Mitragyna speciosa, an unregulated herbal supplement used to treat pain, anxiety, depression and symptoms of opioid withdrawal, has also been linked to three dozen non-salmonella-related deaths.
Last month, the CDC investigated another salmonella outbreak that involved raw coconut and sickened 13 people in eight states. International Harvest Inc., based in Mount Vernon, N.Y., recalled bags and bulk packages of Organic Go Smile! Raw Coconut because of potential salmonella contamination.
In February, Triple T Specialty Meats, based in Ackley, Iowa, recalled more than 20,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad products that may have been contaminated with salmonella. The outbreak resulted in 265 illnesses in eight states. One person died, according to the CDC.
Salmonella can come from contaminated animal products such as beef, poultry, milk and eggs, as well as fruits and vegetables. It can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain among healthy people, but can lead to fatal infections among children younger than 5, adults older than 65 and those with weak immune systems.
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(CNN) A farm in Indiana is recalling more than 200 million eggs sold in nine states over salmonella fears.
Rose Acre Farms voluntarily recalled 206,749,248 eggs due to potential contamination with Salmonella Braenderup, the Food and Drug Administration said in a statement.
At least 22 illnesses have been reported so far, the FDA said Friday.
The eggs were sold through retail stores and restaurants. They reached consumers in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
Recalled eggs sold under multiple brand including Coburn Farms, Country Daybreak, Food Lion, Glenview, Great Value, Nelms, Sunshine Farms https://t.co/avbXxL1B05 Consumers with these eggs shouldn't eat them. Throw them away or return them to place of purchase for credit or refund — Scott Gottlieb, M.D. (@SGottliebFDA) April 14, 2018
"Consumers with these eggs shouldn't eat them," FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tweeted. "Throw them away or return them to place of purchase for credit or refund."
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Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Ind., is voluntarily recalling more than 200 million eggs due to possible contamination with the bacteria. (Photo: Alfredo Estrella, AFP/Getty Images)
GREENSBORO, N.C. — More than 200 million eggs are being recalled over fears of salmonella.
Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Ind., is voluntarily recalling the eggs due to possible contamination with the bacteria.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, 22 illnesses have been reported so far.
The eggs were distributed from the farm in Hyde County, N.C., and reached consumers in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia through retail stores and restaurants.
They were sold under the brand names Country Daybreak; Crystal Farms; Coburn Farms; Sunshine Farms; Glenview; Great Value; as well as at Walmart and Food Lion stores
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The egg recall is the largest in the United States since 2010, according to Food Safety News.
The recall involves eggs with the plant number P-105, with the Julian date range of 011 through 012 printed on either side of the carton or package.
Salmonella can cause serious and even deadly infections in children or elderly adults. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Consumers who have purchased the eggs are urged to immediately discontinue use of the recalled eggs and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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15,000 eggs is a lot. (Photo: Alfredo Estrella, AFP/Getty Images)
More than 200 million eggs from Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Ind., are being recalled due to possible contamination with salmonella. According to the Food and Drug Administration, 22 illnesses have been reported so far.
Learn more about the infection and what you can do to stay safe:
What is salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacterial infection that generally affects the intestinal tract and occasionally the bloodstream.
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How long does it take to become ill?
Symptoms develop six to 72 hours after eating food containing the bacteria, and the illness can last between four and seven days.
Most people recover without treatment. However, in some people the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants and those who have impaired immune systems are at highest risk.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever.
Can salmonella be deadly?
Salmonella can be deadly. Every year, salmonella is estimated to cause 1 million food-borne illnesses in the United States with 19,000 hospitalizations and 380 deaths.
What brands of eggs are being recalled?
The eggs have reached consumers in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia through retail stores and restaurants.
The eggs were sold under the brand names Country Daybreak; Crystal Farms; Coburn Farms; Sunshine Farms; Glenview; Great Value; as well as at Walmart and Food Lion stores.
The recall involves eggs with the plant number P-105, with the Julian date range of 011 through 012 printed on either side of the carton or package.
What should I do if I have eggs that are being recalled?
Consumers who have purchased the eggs are urged to immediately discontinue use of the recalled eggs and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
How do you get salmonella?
Salmonella is spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water or by contact with infected animals or people. The most frequent sources are poultry, eggs, meat and dairy products. Up to 90% of salmonella infections in the U.S. are food-borne, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
If you live with someone who is sick, do you need to take additional precautions?
Salmonella is rarely spread from person to person. It is a good reminder to practice proper hand-washing hygiene. If you are concerned, consult with your physician.
When should I contact my doctor?
The CDC suggests contacting your doctor or health care provider if you have:
Diarrhea and a fever over 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving.
Bloody stools.
Prolonged vomiting that prevents you from keeping liquids down.
Signs of dehydration, such as: making very little urine, dry mouth and throat, dizziness when standing up.
Do infected people need to be isolated?
Per a Louisiana Department of Health Publication, only people with active diarrhea should be excluded from school or day care. Most infected people can return to work or school after the diarrhea phase provided they carefully wash their hands after toilet visits. LDH advises special consideration must be given to food handlers, health care workers and children in daycare.
What is the treatment?
Most people with salmonella recover on their own or require fluids to prevent dehydration.
How can salmonella be prevented?
Always treat raw poultry, beef and pork as if they are contaminated and handle accordingly.
Wrap fresh meat in plastic bags at the market to prevent blood from dripping on other foods.
Refrigerate foods promptly and minimize holding foods at room temperature.
Wash cutting boards and counters used for food preparation immediately after use to prevent cross contamination with other foods.
Avoid eating raw or undercooked meats.
Ensure that the correct internal cooking temperature is reached, particularly when using the microwave.
Encourage careful hand washing before and after food preparation.
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