Massive Egg Recall: Are Your Store-bought Eggs on This List?

Is the carton of eggs in your refrigerator part of the biggest egg recall since 2010?  Rose Acre Farms has voluntarily recalled 206,749,248 eggs after 22 people became ill with salmonella after consuming their products. The eggs were delivered to grocery stores and restaurants (including Waffle House) in these states:

• Colorado


• Florida


• New Jersey


• New York


• North Carolina


• Pennsylvania


• South Carolina


• Virginia


• West Virginia

Eggs laid by hens at the Hyde County, North Carolina facility have all been recalled due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella Braenderup. The FDA is currently investigating by inspecting the facility and interviewing those who have become ill.

The Mayo Clinic notes. “While an egg’s shell may seem to be a perfect barrier to contamination, someinfected chickens produce eggs that contain salmonella before the shell is even formed.”

The horrific conditions at some factory farms can contribute to infected hens. In fact, the risk of salmonella with factory-farmed hens is 5 times higher than with organic, free-range chickens. (source)

It’s important to note that not everyone is in a situation where they can raise their own hens. But if you can’t, you can look for eggs from reputable farms, local markets, and opt for organic, free-range to avoid the likelihood of illness. If your budget is too tight for organic eggs, be sure to cook them thoroughly before eating them and don’t sample cookie dough or make homemade sauces with raw eggs.

What is salmonella?

For most, salmonella isn’t a deadly infection, but for those with compromised immune systems, the very young, or the elderly, it can be fatal. The Mayo Clinic says:

Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through feces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food.

Typically, people with salmonella infection have no symptoms. Others develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within eight to 72 hours. Most healthy people recover within a few days without specific treatment.

Salmonella infection is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. The incubation period ranges from several hours to two days. Most salmonella infections can be classified as stomach flu (gastroenteritis). Possible signs and symptoms include:

• Nausea


• Vomiting


• Abdominal cramps


• Diarrhea


• Fever


• Chills


• Headache


• Blood in the stool

Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection generally last two to seven days. Diarrhea may last up to 10 days, although it may take several months before bowels return to normal. (source)

Common foods that contain raw egg are cookie dough, homemade ice cream, eggnog, hollandaise sauce, and homemade mayonnaise.

These brands have been recalled.

Food Safety News has provided a list of the eggs that have been recalled:

COUNTRY DAYBREAK A LARGE X 30 DOZEN	077236000302
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A LARGE X15 DOZEN	077236000302
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A JUMBO X24 DOZEN	077236000500
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A MEDIUM X30 DOZEN	077236000203
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A XLARGE X30 DOZEN	077236000401
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A JUMBO X12 DOZEN	077236000500
FOOD LION A JUMBO X 12 DOZEN	035826089618
FOOD LION A MEDIUM X15 DOZEN	035826089649
FOOD LION A XLARGE X 15 DOZEN	035826089625
FOOD LION A 18PK LARGE X15 DOZEN	035826089601
FOOD LION A LARGE X15 DOZEN	035826089588
FOOD LION A 6PK LARGE X 15 DOZEN	035826089632
LOOSE A USDA SMALL X 30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE A USDA MEDIUM X 30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE A XLARGE X15 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE A XLARGE X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE A MEDIUM X 15 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE A MEDIUM X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA XLARGE X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA XLARGE X15 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE X15 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA MEDIUM X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE AA XLARGE X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE PFG X 30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE PFG X 15 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA A XLARGE X30 DOZEN	N/A
NELMS A JUMBO X24	634181000018
WAFFLE HOUSE LOOSE USDA A LARGE X 30 DOZEN	N/A
CRYSTAL FARMS A MEDIUM X30	077236000203
CRYSTAL FARMS A 18PK MEDIUM X 30	077236000258
CRYSTAL FARMS A 2.5 DOZ MEDIUM X 25	077236000124
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A XLARGE X15 DOZEN	077236000401
COUNTRY DAYBREAK USDA GRADE A XLARGE X 240 DOZEN PULP	077236700400
COUNTRY DAYBREAK USDA GRADE A LARGE RACK X 240 DOZEN PULP	077236700301
COBURN FARMS A MEDIUM MP X 30 DOZEN	051933182608
COBURN FARMS A LARGE X 30 DOZEN	051933190801
COBURN FARMS A 18PK LARGE X 30 DOZEN	051933182509
SUNSHINE FARMS A JUMBO X 12 DOZEN	804879457336
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE LARGE (6-2.5 FLATS) X 15 DOZEN	N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE LARGE (12-2.5 FLATS) X 30 DOZEN	N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE MEDIUM (6-2.5 FLATS) X 15 DOZEN	N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE XLARGE (6-2.5 FLATS) X 15 DOZEN	N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE MEDIUM (12-2.5 FLATS) X 30 DOZEN	N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE XLARGE (12-2.5 FLATS) X 30 DOZEN	N/A
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 18PK XLARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC	078742127132
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 12PK XLARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC	078742127128
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA TWIN 18PK LARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC	078742127101
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 6PK LARGE X 15 DOZEN	078742127095
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 12PK MEDIUM X 15 DOZEN	078742127224
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 12PK LARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC	078742127071
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 18PK LARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC	078742127088
GREAT VALUE GRADE A 12PK JUMBO X 22 DOZEN RPC	078742127149
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 5DZ LARGE X 5 DOZEN	078742127118

If you have these eggs, you can return them to where they were purchased for a full refund.

The post Massive Egg Recall: Are Your Store-bought Eggs on This List? appeared first on The Sleuth Journal.

Massive Egg Recall: Are Your Store-bought Eggs on This List?

Is the carton of eggs in your refrigerator part of the biggest egg recall since 2010?  Rose Acre Farms has voluntarily recalled 206,749,248 eggs after 22 people became ill with salmonella after consuming their products. The eggs were delivered to grocery stores and restaurants (including Waffle House) in these states:

• Colorado


• Florida


• New Jersey


• New York


• North Carolina


• Pennsylvania


• South Carolina


• Virginia


• West Virginia

Eggs laid by hens at the Hyde County, North Carolina facility have all been recalled due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella Braenderup. The FDA is currently investigating by inspecting the facility and interviewing those who have become ill.

The Mayo Clinic notes. “While an egg’s shell may seem to be a perfect barrier to contamination, someinfected chickens produce eggs that contain salmonella before the shell is even formed.”

The horrific conditions at some factory farms can contribute to infected hens. In fact, the risk of salmonella with factory-farmed hens is 5 times higher than with organic, free-range chickens. (source)

It’s important to note that not everyone is in a situation where they can raise their own hens. But if you can’t, you can look for eggs from reputable farms, local markets, and opt for organic, free-range to avoid the likelihood of illness. If your budget is too tight for organic eggs, be sure to cook them thoroughly before eating them and don’t sample cookie dough or make homemade sauces with raw eggs.

What is salmonella?

For most, salmonella isn’t a deadly infection, but for those with compromised immune systems, the very young, or the elderly, it can be fatal. The Mayo Clinic says:

Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through feces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food.

Typically, people with salmonella infection have no symptoms. Others develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within eight to 72 hours. Most healthy people recover within a few days without specific treatment.

Salmonella infection is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. The incubation period ranges from several hours to two days. Most salmonella infections can be classified as stomach flu (gastroenteritis). Possible signs and symptoms include:

• Nausea


• Vomiting


• Abdominal cramps


• Diarrhea


• Fever


• Chills


• Headache


• Blood in the stool

Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection generally last two to seven days. Diarrhea may last up to 10 days, although it may take several months before bowels return to normal. (source)

Common foods that contain raw egg are cookie dough, homemade ice cream, eggnog, hollandaise sauce, and homemade mayonnaise.

These brands have been recalled.

Food Safety News has provided a list of the eggs that have been recalled:

COUNTRY DAYBREAK A LARGE X 30 DOZEN	077236000302
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A LARGE X15 DOZEN	077236000302
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A JUMBO X24 DOZEN	077236000500
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A MEDIUM X30 DOZEN	077236000203
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A XLARGE X30 DOZEN	077236000401
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A JUMBO X12 DOZEN	077236000500
FOOD LION A JUMBO X 12 DOZEN	035826089618
FOOD LION A MEDIUM X15 DOZEN	035826089649
FOOD LION A XLARGE X 15 DOZEN	035826089625
FOOD LION A 18PK LARGE X15 DOZEN	035826089601
FOOD LION A LARGE X15 DOZEN	035826089588
FOOD LION A 6PK LARGE X 15 DOZEN	035826089632
LOOSE A USDA SMALL X 30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE A USDA MEDIUM X 30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE A XLARGE X15 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE A XLARGE X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE A MEDIUM X 15 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE A MEDIUM X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA XLARGE X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA XLARGE X15 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE X15 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA MEDIUM X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE AA XLARGE X30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE PFG X 30 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE PFG X 15 DOZEN	N/A
LOOSE USDA A XLARGE X30 DOZEN	N/A
NELMS A JUMBO X24	634181000018
WAFFLE HOUSE LOOSE USDA A LARGE X 30 DOZEN	N/A
CRYSTAL FARMS A MEDIUM X30	077236000203
CRYSTAL FARMS A 18PK MEDIUM X 30	077236000258
CRYSTAL FARMS A 2.5 DOZ MEDIUM X 25	077236000124
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A XLARGE X15 DOZEN	077236000401
COUNTRY DAYBREAK USDA GRADE A XLARGE X 240 DOZEN PULP	077236700400
COUNTRY DAYBREAK USDA GRADE A LARGE RACK X 240 DOZEN PULP	077236700301
COBURN FARMS A MEDIUM MP X 30 DOZEN	051933182608
COBURN FARMS A LARGE X 30 DOZEN	051933190801
COBURN FARMS A 18PK LARGE X 30 DOZEN	051933182509
SUNSHINE FARMS A JUMBO X 12 DOZEN	804879457336
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE LARGE (6-2.5 FLATS) X 15 DOZEN	N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE LARGE (12-2.5 FLATS) X 30 DOZEN	N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE MEDIUM (6-2.5 FLATS) X 15 DOZEN	N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE XLARGE (6-2.5 FLATS) X 15 DOZEN	N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE MEDIUM (12-2.5 FLATS) X 30 DOZEN	N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE XLARGE (12-2.5 FLATS) X 30 DOZEN	N/A
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 18PK XLARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC	078742127132
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 12PK XLARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC	078742127128
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA TWIN 18PK LARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC	078742127101
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 6PK LARGE X 15 DOZEN	078742127095
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 12PK MEDIUM X 15 DOZEN	078742127224
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 12PK LARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC	078742127071
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 18PK LARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC	078742127088
GREAT VALUE GRADE A 12PK JUMBO X 22 DOZEN RPC	078742127149
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 5DZ LARGE X 5 DOZEN	078742127118

If you have these eggs, you can return them to where they were purchased for a full refund.

The post Massive Egg Recall: Are Your Store-bought Eggs on This List? appeared first on The Sleuth Journal.

Salmonella OUTBREAK: CDC Blames Herbal Supplement Kratom

An outbreak of salmonella in 20 states is being blamed on kratom.  According to the CDC, Americans should stay away from kratom for now, until the origin of the outbreak can be pinpointed.

According to federal government health agents, a popular herb called kratom is linked to an outbreak of salmonella that has made 28 people sick in 20 states. Eleven people have been sick enough to need hospitalization. The government agency, the CDC also claims the “most of the people who have been made seriously ill in the outbreak remember having recently used some form of kratom.” Most?

“At this time, CDC recommends that people not consume kratom in any form. The investigation indicates that kratom products could be contaminated with Salmonella and could make people sick,” the CDC says on its website.

Kratom has been the focus of a storm of controversy. The Food and Drug Administration has issued increasingly urgent warnings about the herb, saying it acts like an opioid drug and advising people to stay away from it. –NBC News

Kratom enthusiasts say it’s enjoyable to use recreationally, but they also say it is also useful for treating withdrawal symptoms from opioid use and can be used to treat pain. “Kratom is not a drug,” the American Kratom Association says on its website. “Kratom is not a drug. Kratom is not an opiate. Kratom is not a synthetic substance. Naturally, occurring Kratom is a safe herbal supplement that’s more akin to tea and coffee than any other substances.”

Kratom is a natural botanical native to tropical Southeast Asia that is part of the coffee family. It’s also known by its scientific name, Mitragyna speciosa. The people of Southeast Asia have used Kratom leaves as an herbal supplement and traditional remedy for hundreds of years. When taken in appropriate amounts, Kratom can provide increased energy, minor pain relief and many find relief from a variety of other mental and physical ailments. Today, people in the U.S. are consuming Kratom, as they do other herbal supplements and traditional remedies. –American Kratom Association

Salmonella is a very common bacteria that causes what we all know as food poisoning. The CDC says it is not clear how the bacteria could have gotten into supplies of kratom. But genetic testing links the cases that have been reported. Salmonella has been linked to supplements before and caused an outbreak in food powder in 2016.

“In interviews, ill people answered questions about the foods they ate and other exposures in the months before they became ill. Eight (73 percent) of 11 people interviewed reported consuming kratom in pills, powder, or tea,” the CDC said.  There doesn’t appear to one particular brand or type of kratom taking the blame, just kratom in general.

The Salmonella bacteria could have been on the plant itself, before harvesting, or in the irrigation water used on the plants, said Benjamin Chapman, an associate professor and food safety specialist at North Carolina State University. It’s also possible that the supplements became contaminated with Salmonella somewhere during the manufacturing process, he said. (Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines, and get into the environment through fecal matter, according to the Mayo Clinic.)