Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Eggs Sold In Illinois

Unsafe Premises - October 6, 2024

66 Salmonella Cases Across 9 States, Including Illinois, Linked To Eggs From Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC, of Wisconsin

Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Eggs Sold In Illinois

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 6, 2024) – At least 65 people have been sickened by a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs sold by Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC.

At least 9 states have been impacted by the outbreak, including Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Utah, and Virginia. A majority of the cases were reported in Wisconsin.

Another 11 cases were reported in Illinois. No deaths have been reported thus far. An estimated 24 people required hospitalization.

A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Salmonella Outbreaks

Salmonella illnesses remain incredibly common in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States every year. Food is the source for most of these illnesses.” Symptoms usually begin anywhere from 6 hours to 6 days after infection.

  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Fever
  • Nausea vomiting
  • Headache

Depending on the facts of any case, a food producer could face civil liability for a salmonella outbreak. Companies that produce and sell foods across the country have a legal obligation to make sure that their products are reasonably safe. They must comply with all safety regulations by the Food and Drug Administration. There are a number of factors that could contribute to a salmonella outbreak at a poultry farm.

  • Contaminated Feed: If the poultry food that chickens eat is contaminated by salmonella, this can spread to the birds and eggs.
  • Poor Hygiene: A lack of proper sanitation and cleaning at a poultry farm may allow bacteria to thrive.
  • Cross-Contamination: If workers are not careful, bacteria can spread from equipment and tools into other areas.
  • Rodents or Wild Animals: Rodents, other birds, and even insects can introduce salmonella bacteria into commercial farms.
  • Poor Ventilation: Salmonella is more likely to spread in humid environments that are not properly ventilated.

When poultry farms fail to take reasonable measures in order to curb the spread of salmonella, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Sadly, though, farms and other commercial entities will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility when there is an outbreak linked to their food. Any person that is injured in a salmonella outbreak may have legal recourse through a civil claim.

Getting Legal Help For Food Poisoning

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people impacted by the salmonella outbreak involving Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the Food and Drug Administration. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a salmonella outbreak? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that food poisoning victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.