Currently,
there is a nationwide recall of shell eggs from
multiple entities.
The eggs are packaged under different brand
names and distributed nationwide. The current
recall is part of an ongoing and intense
investigation by FDA, CDC and state and local
partners into the cause of recent cases of
Salmonella Enteritidis (SE).
The FDA
and CDC are advising consumers
not to eat any recalled eggs. Consumers should throw away the
product or return them to the
store for a refund because they
may cause serious and sometimes
fatal infections in young
children, the elderly, and
others with weakened immune
systems.
Salmonella
Enteritidis
usually causes fever, abdominal
cramps, and diarrhea beginning
12 to 72 hours after consuming a
contaminated food or beverage.
Most people recover without
medical treatment but some
people may become ill
enough
to require medical treatment and
hospitalization. Persons
who have symptoms of Salmonella
should contact their healthcare
provider and let them know that
you may have eaten eggs
contaminated with salmonella.
Last updated: November 19, 2010 Harris County Public Health
& Environmental Services 2223 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027 Tel: (713) 439-6000 Webmaster
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