The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and multiple state and federal partners are currently investigating an increase in salmonella illnesses across the country. The early investigation has traced the possible source to Wright County Egg, in Galt, Iowa. The investigation is ongoing.
From the FDA press release:
On August 13, 2010, Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa, conducted a nationwide voluntary recall of shell eggs that it had shipped since May 19, 2010 to food wholesalers, distribution centers and foodservice companies in California, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. These companies distribute nationwide.
The recalled shell eggs are packaged under the following brand names: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps.
The FDA press release also advises consumers:
- Don’t eat recalled eggs or products containing recalled eggs.
- Keep shell 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.
- 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.
For the full press release and additional advice, please go to http://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/WhatsNewinFood/ucm222684.htm
For more information on food safety and eggs, please go to:
http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/types/eggs/index.html
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm077342.htm
