MNeagle
16th August 2010, 07:31 AM
Egg recall over salmonella concern covers Minn.; illnesses reported
An Iowa food producer is recalling some of its eggs, which are distributed by companies in Minnesota and several other states, because of potential salmonella contamination.
Wright County Egg, of Galt, said the affected eggs were shipped to food wholesalers, distribution centers and food service companies. Along with Minnesota, the recall covers companies in California, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Iowa. These companies, in turn, distribute nationwide.
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 Twin Cities-based Kemps.
There have been confirmed illnesses linked to the eggs, according to the company.
The eggs, packed in 6-, 12- and 18-egg cartons, are coded with a Julian Date. This number is based on the calendar, with 1 for Jan. 1 through 365 for Dec. 31.
The Julian dates in this recall range from 136 to 225. The plant numbers are 1026, 1413 and 1946. Dates and codes are on the end of the carton. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. The Julian date follows the plant number, for example: P-1946 223.
This recall is of shell eggs only. Other egg products produced by Wright County Eggs are not affected.
Salmonella is an organism that 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, 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, endocarditis or arthritis.
The Egg Safety Center and the Food and Drug Administration recommend that eggs should be fully cooked until both the yolks and the whites are firm, and consumers should not eat foods that may contain raw or undercooked eggs.
Consumers who believe they may have purchased these eggs should not eat them but return them to where they were bought for a full refund.
For more information, visit www.eggsafety.org.
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/100757989.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUi D3aPc:_Yyc:aUUT
An Iowa food producer is recalling some of its eggs, which are distributed by companies in Minnesota and several other states, because of potential salmonella contamination.
Wright County Egg, of Galt, said the affected eggs were shipped to food wholesalers, distribution centers and food service companies. Along with Minnesota, the recall covers companies in California, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Iowa. These companies, in turn, distribute nationwide.
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 Twin Cities-based Kemps.
There have been confirmed illnesses linked to the eggs, according to the company.
The eggs, packed in 6-, 12- and 18-egg cartons, are coded with a Julian Date. This number is based on the calendar, with 1 for Jan. 1 through 365 for Dec. 31.
The Julian dates in this recall range from 136 to 225. The plant numbers are 1026, 1413 and 1946. Dates and codes are on the end of the carton. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. The Julian date follows the plant number, for example: P-1946 223.
This recall is of shell eggs only. Other egg products produced by Wright County Eggs are not affected.
Salmonella is an organism that 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, 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, endocarditis or arthritis.
The Egg Safety Center and the Food and Drug Administration recommend that eggs should be fully cooked until both the yolks and the whites are firm, and consumers should not eat foods that may contain raw or undercooked eggs.
Consumers who believe they may have purchased these eggs should not eat them but return them to where they were bought for a full refund.
For more information, visit www.eggsafety.org.
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/100757989.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUi D3aPc:_Yyc:aUUT