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Both Walmart and Patricia's Foods in Marshall are displaying signs to inform shoppers that they did not sell eggs from the embattled producers. Calls to other area retailers also did not unearth any of the contaminated eggs.
The Associated Press reported Sunday, Aug. 22, that the two farms in Iowa participating in the recall are connected to about 1,300 cases of salmonella poisoning. Those farms share suppliers of chickens and feed and have connections to other Iowa businesses frequently cited for violating state and federal laws.
The exact case of the outbreak is not known. The Food and Drug administration is currently investigating the outbreak.
Eggs affected by the expanded recall were distributed to food wholesalers, distribution centers, foodservice companies and limited retail outlets in California, Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Iowa, Illinois, Utah, Nebraska, Arkansas, Wisconsin and Oklahoma. These companies distribute nationwide.
The affected eggs are packaged under the following brand names: Albertsons, Farm Fresh, James Farms, Glenview, Mountain Dairy, Ralph's, Boomsma, Lund, Kemps and Pacific Coast. Eggs are packed in varying sizes of cartons (6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging) with Julian dates ranging from 136 to 229 and plant numbers 1026, 1942 and 1946. Dates and codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton or printed on the case label. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. In most cases the Julian date follows the plant number, for example: P-1720 223.
While this recall represents less than 1 percent of all eggs produced in the US, as always recommended by the Egg Safety Center and FDA, raw eggs should be handled and cooked properly with the egg yolks and whites cooked firm. Other egg brands that are not specifically in the recall list are not affected and should be safe to eat. Liquid, frozen, or dried egg products, because they are pasteurized, also are not affected by the recall and should be safe.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, a person infected with salmonella enteritidis usually has fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea beginning 12 to 72 hours after consuming a contaminated food or beverage. The illness usually lasts four to seven days, and most persons recover without antibiotic treatment. However, the diarrhea can be severe, and hospitalization may be required. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems may have a more serious illness. In these patients, 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.
CDC advice to consumers
*Don't eat recalled eggs or products containing recalled eggs. Recalled eggs might still be in grocery stores, restaurants, and consumers' homes. Consumers who have recalled eggs should discard them or return them to their retailer for a refund.
*Individuals who think they might have become ill from eating recalled eggs should consult their health care providers.
*Keep eggs refrigerated at ≤ 45° F (≤7° C) at all times.
*Discard cracked or dirty eggs.
*Wash hands, cooking utensils, and food preparation surfaces with soap and water after contact with raw eggs.
*Eggs should be cooked until both the white and the yolk are firm and eaten promptly after cooking.
*Do not keep eggs warm or at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
*Refrigerate unused or leftover egg- containing foods promptly.
*Avoid eating raw eggs.
*Avoid restaurant dishes made with raw or undercooked, unpasteurized eggs. *Restaurants should use pasteurized eggs in any recipe (such as Hollandaise sauce or Caesar salad dressing) that calls for raw eggs.
*Consumption of raw or undercooked eggs should be avoided, especially by young children, elderly persons, and persons with weakened immune systems or debilitating illness.
Online:
Recalled Egg List
http://www.marshallnews.com/story/165858...
Egg Safety Center Recall information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention