Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The Southern Nevada Health District has identified four cases of Salmonella infection in Clark County associated with a multistate outbreak linked to brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is leading a coordinated investigation into the outbreak, which currently involves cases reported in several states.
According to the CDC, as of June 11, at least 50 Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported nationwide. Salmonella can cause serious illness. Symptoms typically begin six hours to six days after exposure and include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Most people recover without medical treatment, but some individuals, especially young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, are at greater risk of developing severe illness or complications that may require hospitalization.
The CDC is advising the following:
Do not eat any recalled eggs. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled eggs using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Call your health care provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
- Diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than two days
- A fever higher than 102°F
- Bloody diarrhea or bloody urine
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up
More information about the outbreak, including safety tips and product recall details, is available on the CDC’s website or on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration website.