Salmonella Egg Lawsuit and Contamination
A Salmonella egg lawsuit has been filed against Wright County Egg by the food safety attorneys at Pritzker Olsen law firm on behalf of a Minnesota Salmonella victim who was sickened after eating contaminated eggs. Food safety lawyer Ryan Osterholm discusses the Wright County Egg lawsuit and the contamination that led to the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak and egg recall:
Salmonella Egg Contamination Safety Precautions From the CDC
- Don’t eat recalled eggs. Recalled eggs might still be in grocery stores, restaurants, and consumers' homes. Consumers who have recalled eggs should discard them or return them to their retailer for a refund. A searchable database of products affected by the recall is available to consumers.
- Individuals who think they might have become ill from eating recalled eggs should consult their health care providers.
- Keep eggs refrigerated at ≤ 45° F (≤7° C) at all times.
- Discard cracked or dirty eggs.
- Wash hands, cooking utensils, and food preparation surfaces with soap and water after contact with raw eggs.
- Eggs should be cooked until both the white and the yolk are firm and eaten promptly after cooking.
- Do not keep eggs warm or at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Refrigerate unused or leftover egg- containing foods promptly.
- Avoid eating raw eggs.
- Individuals wishing to further reduce their risk may consider using pasteurized, in-shell eggs.
- Avoid restaurant dishes made with raw or undercooked, unpasteurized eggs. Restaurants should use pasteurized eggs in any recipe (such as Hollandaise sauce or Caesar salad dressing) that calls for raw eggs.
- Consumption of raw or undercooked eggs should be avoided, especially by young children, elderly persons, and persons with weakened immune systems or debilitating illness.

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