Shell Eggs and Salmonella Enteritidis
(August, 2010)
August 20, 2010 update on Salmonella outbreak and multi-state egg recall.
Illnesses in at least seven additional people in Minnesota have been connected with an expanded multi-state recall of eggs from an Iowa producer due to contamination with Salmonella. This brings the total number of cases in Minnesota linked to the recall to 14. The additional Salmonella Enteriditis cases were identified as part of a restaurant outbreak in Bemidji, Minnesota in May. Shell eggs were identified as the likely source of this outbreak and were traced back by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and FDA to Hillandale Farms of New Hampton, Iowa. Eggs from Hillandale Farms have now been included in an expanded egg recall that also includes Wright County Egg.
Please see the links below for additional information:
- Seven Salmonella cases in Minnesota Linked to Multistate Egg Recall
MDH News Release: Consumers, food preparers reminded to cook eggs thoroughly. August 16, 2010
- Investigation Update: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Associated with Shell Eggs
CDC website about the investigation of a nationwide increase of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak in Shell Eggs
FDA information about the investigation of the outbreak, information for consumers, retail food stores, food service establishments, and shell egg producers.Attention: Non-MDH link
- Hillandale Farms of Iowa Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk
FDA: Recall- Firm Press Release.Attention: Non-MDH link
- FDA: Urgent Nationwide Egg Recall
FDA Press Release Recall: Eggs in their shells may put consumers at risk for Salmonella. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Hillandale Farms of Iowa Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk
- Food Safety: Eggs
Eggs can be a part of a healthy diet. However, they are perishable just like raw meat, poultry, and fish. To be safe, they must be properly refrigerated and cooked.
- Salmonellosis (Salmonella)
MDH comprehensive Salmonella website. Includes information about common symptoms, how the disease is spread, how to minimize your risk of acquiring Salmonella, and information for health care providers.
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