Discard Eggs Potentially Contaminated With Salmonella Immediately
Remember a lot of eggs! In fact, more than 200 million eggs are due to a Salmonella outbreak that has been linked to a farm in North Carolina . The farm has suspended distribution of its eggs, which has made 22 people sick. Business Insider reports that eggs were sold primarily at Walmart and Food Lion in nine states: Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. A full list of affected brands, including Country Daybreak, Food Lion, Waffle House, Crystal Farms, and Coburn Farms, can be found on the FDA website .
The Times writes: “Egg cartons affected by the recall must bear serial number P-1065 with packing dates from 011 to 102” (meaning eggs were packed between January 11 and April 12).
Most healthy people infected with Salmonella will experience fever, nausea, vomiting, and seizures and recover within a few days (this is likely attributed to the common stomach flu). However, the Mayo Clinic warns that prolonged diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which may require treatment; As with any medical condition, if you are concerned, call your doctor. Salmonella infections are especially dangerous for infants and young children, as well as for the elderly, pregnant women or those with weakened immune systems, so definitely do not delay seeking treatment if you belong to or are responsible for any of these groups.
If you are feeling great and your pack of eggs is not the type to be recalled, that’s great! But now is probably a good time to brush up on your food safety skills, the egg version: Cook eggs and meals that contain eggs thoroughly, and don’t leave cooked eggs or egg dishes out of the refrigerator for more than two or one hour. when it’s hot. And wash your hands, cutting boards, countertops, utensils, etc. thoroughly when in contact with a raw egg.
Or, you know, just switch to cereal for the time being.