Officials in Maine have issued a recall for eggs from Rainbow Farm because of an outbreak of infections from Salmonella. The recall by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry comes as the state’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified the eggs as the source of the outbreak. At least five people have been confirmed by laboratory testing as being infected.
They all ate eggs from Rainbow Farm. The agriculture department’s Division of Quality Assurance and Regulations is working with the Animal Health Program to help Rainbow Farm address the issue. “Production and distribution of the eggs has been halted while the farm undergoes necessary testing, farm sanitization, processing equipment cleaning, and potential culling of affected laying hens,” according to a statement from the agriculture department.
“Consumers are advised to be cautious, as anyone who has consumed eggs from Rainbow Farm may be at elevated risk of contracting salmonellosis. Consumers who still have eggs from this farm are advised to dispose of the eggs or they may choose to return to the location where they were purchased for a refund.” Rainbow Farm eggs were distributed by the farm itself, as well as at the following locations: About Salmonella infections Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled.
Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune syste.
