Egg Recall 2010 Follow-up : 1,300 Cases Linked to Salmonella From Eggs

Egg Recall 2010 Follow-up : 1,300 Cases Linked to Salmonella From Eggs – The CDC has reported that Salmonella from eggs may have sickened as many as 1,300 people at this point. The outbreak came from tainted eggs that were sold across a variety of different brands. Health officials have reported that nearly 2,000 cases of salmonella have been reported from May through the 17th of July.

There are normally only about 700 cases during that time, which goes to show how widespread the outbreak has become.

The outbreak was traced to in shell eggs from Wright County Egg in Galt, Iowa. They recalled nearly 380 million eggs, according to Sherri McGarry of the FDA. Officials have been on location investigating the matter, and have said that the company has been completely cooperative in the investigation.

Although new regulations regarding egg safety went into effect on July 9, officials have said that they cannot say with certainty that earlier implementation of the rules would have prevented the outbreak. The new rules only affect producers with more than 50,000 hens.

The rules set new procedures for testing for salmonella and have new requirements for pasteurization. They also are implementing new rodent and pest control measures to ensure that species do not contaminate the eggs through contact. The type of salmonella causing the outbreak, salmonella enteritis is the most common form.

You can kill the bacteria by cooking eggs thoroughly and ensuring that all pieces of the egg are cooked properly before consuming. If you believe that you may have contracted the bacteria, it is important that you contact your doctor immediately.

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