Louisiana Fridge Check – FDA Upgrades Recall on Fresh Eggs

The concept of farm-fresh eggs for breakfast is very relatable to our Louisiana lifestyle. We like our eggs scrambled, fried, over easy, sunny side up, and even poached. Eggs are part of Louisiana's foodie lifestyle. Not only do we enjoy them as a singular protein source, but they are often included in many of the recipes we've come to love.

Except for the scuttlebutt about cholesterol, it's hard to find any bad press on the incredible edible egg. Do you remember that slogan? That's probably why so many of us love eggs. That and they are really easy to prepare.

But as we sing the virtues of eggs across America we must inform you that sometimes nature's perfect food isn't so perfect after all. The Food and Drug Administration has just announced that they are upgrading a recall on eggs that was originally ordered on September 6th.

The initial recall was made for products produced by Milo's Poultry Farms LLC. The reason for the recall was a potential salmonella contamination. Most of those products were distributed in the Midwest but it's possible some of the "bad eggs" could have made their way to your refrigerator.

The FDA announcement states that the recall includes:

According to the FDA, some 65 individuals have been infected with the strain of salmonella associated with this recall. The illness reports come from nine different states, again most of them in the Midwest. So far no deaths have been reported but two dozen individuals have been hospitalized because of the salmonella infection.

If you feel you have purchased a product that is affected by this recall you may dial 715-758-6709. This is a direct line to the company's help desk. They can answer questions and describe refund and replacement information and opportunities. If you currently have any of the affected products in your home, you are advised to dispose of them.