MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is advising consumers of a voluntary food recall for “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs. Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin issued the recall on September 6 because these eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
Milo’s Poultry Farms’ eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and foodservice distributors.
This recall includes:
- All carton sizes and all egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms.” This recall covers all expiration dates.
- All carton sizes of “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs. This recall covers all expiration dates.
- All cases of eggs for retail foodservice distribution. This recall covers all expiration dates.
The recall was initiated after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed the company that environmental samples tested positive for the bacteria. FDA also conducted whole genome sequencing and found that the samples were related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.
Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC has ceased production and distribution at this time and will undergo appropriate testing and sanitization of farms and processing equipment.
Consumers who have purchased “Milo’s Poultry Farms” eggs or “Tony’s Fresh Market” eggs are urged not to consume them. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (715) 758-6709.
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