Two of the products covered by the CDC warning about salmonella infections linked to eggs.
The Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention issued a food safety alert on Aug. 28, over the safety of eggs that may have been purchased locally:
CDC, FDA, and public health officials in several states are in-vestigating a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections linked to eggs. If you have recalled eggs in your home or business, throw them out or return them to the store.
Recalled Food
On Aug. 27, Country Eggs, LLC recalled eggs.
Large brown cage-free “sun-shine yolks” or “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs
Distributed from June 16 through July 9 in California and Nevada
Eggs were packed in individual retail cartons bearing carton brand names:
- Nagatoshi Produce
- Mizuho
- Nijiya Markets
Code on carton: CA 7695 Sell-by dates: July 1 through Sept. 18
Sold to grocery stores and food service distributors
Eggs were also packed as large brown “sunshine yolks” or “omega-3 golden yolks” (1/15 DZ bulk) for food service with the same codes and sell-by dates.
See the recall notice for a full list of affected brands: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/country-eggs-llc-recalls-large-brown-cage-free-sunshine-yolks-because-possible-health-risk
What You Should Do
Do not eat any recalled eggs. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled eggs using hot soapy water or a dish-washer.
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe salmonella symptoms:
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you can-not keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up
What Businesses Should Do
Do not sell or serve recalled eggs. Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled eggs.
Symptoms of Salmonella
Most people infected with salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.
Most people recover without treatment after four to seven days.
Some people — especially children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems — may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
For more information about salmonella, see the “About Salmonella Infection” page: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/about/?CDC_AAref_ Val=https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/general/index.html