A second brand has been added to a massive multistate recall involving millions of eggs due to salmonella contamination concerns.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Kenz Henz of Santa Fe, Texas, issued a recall of its 12-count packages of “Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs” because they “have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.”
The update adds to the recall of more than 6 million eggs from Arkansas-based Black Sheep Egg Company, which recalled their 12- and 18-count cartons of “Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs.”
The FDA said it has initiated an inspection of the Black Sheep Egg Company’s processing facility and collected samples, 40 of which were positive for salmonella, including seven different strains.
“Some of these strains are known to cause human illness. FDA does not have information available at this time to suggest that this firm is the source of an ongoing outbreak,” the agency said in its latest update.
Kenz Henz said its recalled items were only sold in stores in Houston, Texas.
“They are packaged in a 12 count carton marked with UPC code 86949400030, a Julian date of 241 (Aug 30) to 244 (Sep 2) and 246 (Sep 4) to 247 (Sep5) with a best by date of 10/11 to 10/14 and 10/16 to 10/17 stamped on the side,” the alert states.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recall so far, officials said.
Black Sheep Egg Company’s were distributed to retail and wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri, and to wholesale and broker locations in Indiana, Texas, California and Mississippi, according to the recall.
The potentially contaminated cartons have best by dates of August 22 through November 31 printed on the side, according to the FDA. The recalled products also include UPC codes 860010568507 and 860010568538.
Consumers, retailers and distributors are warned by the FDA to not eat, sell or serve the eggs.
The eggs were distributed to companies that may have repackaged them, the FDA warns. Additional products may be added to the recall advisory as more information becomes available.
Salmonella infection causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, usually starting within six hours to six days after eating contaminated food. Most people recover in four to seven days.
The CDC warns that children under 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems may have more severe illnesses that require treatment.
There are an estimated 1.35 million salmonella infections each year in the U.S., and the bacteria are a leading cause of foodborne illnesses.
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