Outbreak Of Salmonella Infections Linked To Gravel Ridge Farms

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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to shell eggs from Gravel Ridge Farms.



Advice to Consumers, Restaurants, and Retailers[list][*]On September 8, 2018, Gravel Ridge Farms recalled cage-free large eggs because they might be contaminated with Salmonella.[*]Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled Gravel Ridge Farms cage-free large eggs.

• Gravel Ridge Farms recalled packages of a dozen and 2.5 dozen eggs in cardboard containers with UPC code 7-06970-38444-6.
• Recalled eggs have “best if used by” dates of July 25, 2018 through October 3, 2018.
• Recalled eggs were sold in grocery stores and to restaurants in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. For a full list of locations where recalled eggs were sold, visit the FDA website.

[*]Return any Gravel Ridge Farms eggs to the store for a refund or throw them away, regardless of the “best if used by” date. Even if some eggs were eaten and no one got sick, do not eat them.

Since the last update on September 10, 2018, 24 ill people have been added to this investigation.

As of October 1, 2018, 38 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from seven states.

This investigation is ongoing, and CDC will provide updates when more information is available.

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/enter...-18/index.html