Massive Egg Recall Affects Michigan, Other States

Before you make your famous omelets or serve that spectacular egg salad, be sure to check what brand of eggs you've got.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a massive egg recall that affects Michigan and a handful of other states including Wisconsin and Illinois.

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Your eggs may or may not be safe - it's important to check the carton for clues.

What Kinds of Eggs Are Part of This Recall?

The eggs currently being recalled will be labeled one of two ways - either as from "Milo's Poultry Farms" or "Tony's Fresh Market". Eggs from these two brands have been linked to at least 65 cases of salmonella poisoning nationwide, including some people in Michigan, according to the CDC.

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Any eggs with either of those two labels should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased - regardless of carton size, expiration date, or whether the eggs were labeled as "cage-free", "organic" or any other way.

Restaurants are also urged to check where their eggs came from to ensure affected ones aren't inadvertently served to customers.

What If I've Already Eaten Eggs That Are Part of This Recall?

If you already eaten or served eggs that are part of this recall, it's important to take certain precautions.

Make sure any surfaces that may have come into contact with the eggs is thoroughly disinfected.

Health officials recommend monitoring your health closely over the next week or so, and to get in touch with your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms of severe salmonella poisoning:

• Diarrhea accompanied by a fever of more than 102°F
• Diarrhea for more than 3 days that's not getting better
• Blood in diarrhea
• So much vomiting that you can't even keep liquids down
• Any signs of dehydration, including:
  • Not peeing much
  • Dry mouth and throat
  • Feeling dizzy when standing up

According to the CDC, "most people recover (from salmonella poisoning) without treatment after 4 to 7 days".