Salmonella Triggers Nationwide Recall of Eggs

WASHINGTONWright County Egg, based in Galt, Iowa, is recalling specific Julian dates of shell eggs produced by their farms because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Aug. 13. There have been confirmed Salmonella enteritidis illnesses relating to the shell eggs and traceback investigations are ongoing.

The recalled eggs were distributed to national food wholesalers, distribution centers and foodservice companies in California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. The affected brands include Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralphs, Boomsmas, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps.

The affected products are packed in varying sizes of cartons with Julian dates ranging from 136 to 225 and plant numbers 1026, 1413 and 1946. Dates and codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. The Julian date follows the plant number, for example: P-1946 223.

Wright County Egg also diverted its existing inventory of shell eggs to a breaker where they will be pasteurized to kill any Salmonella bacteria present.

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