Iowa farm issues egg recall for potential Salmonella contamination

Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa, has issued a voluntary recall of certain shell eggs produced at its farm because of the potential for Salmonella contamination.

In late June and early July, the CDC received reports of about 200 cases of Salmonella enteritidis each week — a rate four times higher than the average during the past 5 years. The FDA, in collaboration with the CDC, Department of Agriculture and state public health and agriculture officials, conducted traceback investigations of events in Colorado, California and Minnesota that led them to Wright County Egg. The farm is currently under investigation, a process that includes sampling, records review and looking for possible sources of contamination, such as feed, according to an FDA press release.

As a result, Wright County Egg announced the first voluntary recall on Aug. 13.

According to the press release, eggs included in the recall were sent to food wholesalers, distribution centers and foodservice companies that distribute in California, Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Iowa, Illinois, Utah, Nebraska, Arkansas, Wisconsin and Oklahoma.

Brand names included in both recalls are Albertsons, Farm Fresh, James Farms, Glenview, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Lund, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Shoreland, Dutch Farms, Kemps and Pacific Coast. Varying carton sizes, including six, 12, 18 and loose eggs for institutional use and repackaging, are included in the recall. Julian dates range from 136 to 229, and the plant numbers are 1026, 1413, 1720, 1942 and 1946.

Consumers who have purchased eggs involved in the recall should not eat them and should return them to the store they were purchased for a full refund.

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