Top in ID: Salmonella outbreak prompts egg recall; poxvirus IsrRAPXV may be zoonotic
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A Salmonella enteriditis outbreak linked to eggs supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms in Bonduel, Wisconsin, has resulted in 65 illnesses and 24 hospitalizations in nine states, according to the CDC.
This led the Wisconsin-based farm to issue a voluntary recall of all eggs sold under its two brand names, “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market.”
“Anyone who purchased the recalled eggs is advised to not eat them or cook with them and throw them away,” the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said. “Restaurants should not sell or serve recalled eggs. Check your home for this product.”
It was the top story in infectious disease last week.
In another top story, a study revealed that a bat sanctuary worker caring for injured Egyptian fruit bat sucklings in Israel was the first person to be infected with IsrRAPXV, suggesting that the poxvirus is zoonotic.
Read these and more top stories in infectious disease below:
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A Salmonella enteriditis outbreak linked to eggs has left dozens hospitalized in nine states, prompting a Wisconsin farm to recall all eggs supplied to retailers, foodservice distributors and individual customers. Read more.
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