A salmonella outbreak that has caused 65 people to fall sick in nine states has been linked to recalled eggs, according to U.S. health officials.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared that as of Saturday, 24 people were hospitalized as a result of the outbreak. No deaths have been reported at this time.
The eggs believed to be linked to the outbreak were recalled from Milo’s Poultry Farms and were distributed to Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, the CDC shared.
The Food and Drug Administration shared that the recalled eggs were labeled “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market.” The recall includes all carton sizes and expiration dates.
The eggs were recalled because they may be contaminated by salmonella, a bacteria known to cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
Illnesses began popping up in late May and have continued through early August, the CDC shared. While most of the cases have been in Wisconsin and Illinois, there have been cases linked to the outbreak in California, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan and Virginia.
The CDC also notes that the actual number of illnesses linked to the outbreak is likely much higher than what has been reported and may extend to other states.
The recall was issued following a positive environmental sample test from the FDA that was then tied to the company.
Consumers who have purchased affected products are being urged not to consume them.
The CDC estimates that salmonellosis, the disease caused by salmonella, kills 450 people each year. Symptoms to be aware of include feeder, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.