Another Egg Recall: Hillandale Farms Joins Wright County Egg
Hundreds of people have contracted Salmonella enteritidis infections in a national outbreak linked to eggs. Prompted by this outbreak, on August 13 and August 18, Wright County Egg of Galt Iowa recalled over 300 million eggs because the companies eggs had been implicated as a possible source of the outbreak. Now, Hillandale Farms of Iowa has recalled over 100 million shell eggs because "there have been laboratory-confirmed Salmonella enteritidis illnesses associated with the shell eggs."
The recalled Hillandale eggs were distributed to grocery distribution centers, retail grocery stores and foodservice companies. People have contracted Salmonella enteritidis infections after eating at restaurants, events and at home.
At least 26 restaurant-associated Salmonella enteritidis outbreaks may have been caused by eggs, according to the CDC.
The recalled Hillandale eggs were distributed under the following brand names:
- Hillandale Farms
- Sunny Farms
- Sunny Meadow
They were distributed in 6-egg cartons, dozen-egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, 30-egg package, and 5-dozen cases.
Loose eggs were packaged under the following brand names: Wholesome Farms and West Creek in 15 and 30-dozen tray packs. The loose eggs may have been repackaged under a different brand..
The only eggs effected by this recall have plant numbers P1860 or P1663 and Julian dates as follows:
- P1860 – Julian dates ranging from 099 to 230
- P1663 – Julian dates ranging from 137 to 230
Only eggs with these plant numbers are effected - even though the brand name may be the same
Julian dates and plant codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton or printed on the case label. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. The Julian date follows the plant number, for example: P1860 230.
During this outbreak, new federal egg safety rules went into effect. In addition to other safety measures, these rules require additional testing to prevent Salmonella outbreaks. Policy makers, regulators and the consuming public have a right to know whether Hillandale Farms was adequately testing for Salmonella and following the most up-to-date safety rules. The public has a right to know why this outbreak happened.
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