which eggs are affected, salmonella symptoms

According to the Food and Drug Administration, a recall of eggs from a Wisconsin farm has been upgraded to Class 1 status, meaning consumers are at risk of serious health consequences and possibly death.

The recall was originally announced in early September after a multistate salmonella outbreak was traced to a farm in Bonduel, Wisconsin. According to the original recall notification, the eggs sickened 65 people in nine states, including 42 in Wisconsin.

No deaths were reported, but 24 people were hospitalized, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

Here’s what you should know about the egg recall and how to check if you have an affected product.

Which farm in Wisconsin did the eggs come from?

The recalled eggs came from Milo’s Poultry Farms in Bonduel, a village about 29 miles north of Green Bay.

After reports of salmonella, the small grocery store voluntarily recalled all eggs supplied by its farm, the FDA said. The affected eggs were distributed to retailers and grocers in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan.

Which eggs are being recalled?

The FDA is recalling all egg cartons from the following brands with a best-before date of October 12:

Milo’s Poultry Farms
M&E Family Farms
Tony’s Fresh Market
Happy Quackers Farm (duck egg brand, packaged by Milos Poultry Farms)

What should you do if you have the recalled eggs?

Consumers, restaurants and retailers should do the following if they have the recalled eggs:

Do not eat, sell or serve recalled chicken eggs produced by Milos Poultry Farms and distributed to restaurants and retailers in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Thoroughly clean and disinfect any surfaces or containers the eggs have come into contact with.
Discard any eggs you believe may be related to the recall.
Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs and foods containing raw eggs.
If you think you have experienced symptoms of salmonella infection after eating eggs, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Which other states have reported cases of salmonella?

In addition to 42 cases in Wisconsin, the following cases of salmonella have been reported in other states related to the recalled eggs:

California: 2 cases
Colorado: 1 case
Iowa: 2 cases
Illinois: 11 cases
Michigan: 2 cases
Minnesota: 3 cases
Utah: 1 case
Virginia: 1 case

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning

According to the CDC, the most common symptoms of salmonella include:

Stomach cramps.
Diarrhea and fever over 102 degrees.
Diarrhea for more than three days that does not improve.
Bloody diarrhea.
Vomiting and inability to keep down liquids.
Signs of dehydration.

What is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps in people. According to the CDC, symptoms can appear between six hours and six days after infection and last four to seven days.

Children under 5, the elderly and immunocompromised people are more likely to develop serious infections if they contract salmonella, the FDA says.