Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Gravel Ridge Farms Shell Eggs - Final Update | Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Gravel Ridge Farms Shell Eggs | September 2018 | Salmonella | CDC

Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Gravel Ridge Farms Shell Eggs - Final Update | Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Gravel Ridge Farms Shell Eggs | September 2018 | Salmonella | CDC

Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Gravel Ridge Farms Shell Eggs - Final Update

Advice to Consumers, Restaurants, and Retailers

• On September 8, 2018, Gravel Ridge Farms recalled cage-free large eggs with use by dates of July 25, 2018 through October 3, 2018 because they might be contaminated with Salmonella.
• Contact a healthcare provider if you think you got sick from eating recalled Gravel Ridge Farms shell eggs.
• Consumers and restaurants should always handle and cook eggs safely to avoid foodborne illness from raw eggs. It is important to handle and prepare all fresh eggs and egg products carefully.
  • Eggs should be cooked until both the yolk and white are firm. Scrambled eggs should not be runny. Egg dishes such as casseroles and quiches should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F or hotter.
  • Make sure that foods that contain raw or lightly cooked eggs, such as eggs over easy or hollandaise sauce, are made only with pasteurized eggs. Pasteurization kills disease-causing germs.
  • Wash hands and items that came into contact with raw eggs—including countertops, utensils, dishes, and cutting boards—with soap and water.