October 30, 2011: Organic Eggs Recalled Following Link To Outbreak

Submitted by webmaster on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 13:32

On October 19, 2011, the FDA announced that Minnesota state health officials are investigating a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to organic eggs from Larry Schultz Organic Farm, Owatonna.  At least six illnesses have been linked to the outbreak, and a recall for the eggs has been issued.
 
According to the FDA, those sickened in the outbreak became ill between August 12 and September 24, 2011, and all were Minnesota residents.

The FDA provided the following recall information:

“Eggs from Larry Schultz Organic Farm are packaged under the following brand names: Lunds & Byerly’s Organic, Kowalski’s Organic, and Larry Schultz Organic Farm. Eggs are packed in bulk and varying sizes of cartons (6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons). Full product descriptions and a list of grocery stores where these products were sold can be found at www.mda.state.mn.us1. Cartons bearing Plant Number 0630 or a “Sell by” date are not included in this recall.”

Consumers are cautioned not to eat the recalled eggs.
 
The following brands are subject to the recall:
 
1) Larry Schultz Organic Farm Label  Extra large Cartoned  On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286  NOV12" The " " is as it appears on the carton. (if the carton has a plant number or any additional numbers or letters it is not part of the recall) If the carton has a "Sell by" date it is NOT recalled.
 
2) Larry Schultz Organic Farm Label  Large Cartoned  On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286  NOV12" The " " is as it appears on the carton. (if the carton has a plant number or any additional numbers or letters it is not part of the recall) If the carton has a "Sell by" date it is NOT recalled.
 
3) Larry Schultz Organic Farm Label  Jumbo Cartoned  On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286  NOV12" The " " is as it appears on the carton.
 
4) Larry Schultz Organic Farm Label  Medium Cartoned  On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286  NOV12" The " " is as it appears on the case. (if the case has a plant number on the label they are not part of the recall) If the case has a "Sell by" date it is NOT recalled.
 
5) Larry Schultz Organic Farm Label  Jumbo Bulk  On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286  NOV12" The " " is as it appears on the case. (if the case has a plant number on the label they are not part of the recall) If the case has a "Sell by" date it is NOT recalled.
 
6) Lunds & Byerly's  Large Cartoned  On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286  NOV12"
 
7) Lunds & Byerly's  Extra Large Cartoned  On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286  NOV12"
 
8) Lunds & Byerly's  Large Cartoned – 6-packs  On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286  NOV12"
 
9) Kowalski's Organic Egg Label On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286  NOV12" 
 
Symptoms of Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) may include diarrhea (sometime bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain. Symptoms usually appear within 12-72 hours after the ingestion of contaminated food.  Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the infants and young children, those who are immunocompromised, and in frail or elderly persons.
 
Personal Injury Attorney Eric H. Weinberg is currently assisting individuals injured by defective food and drug products.  If you are diagnosed with Salmonella, are awaiting medical confirmation of infection, or have a question regarding your legal rights, you can request a free legal case evaluation by using our easy to use Salmonella Lawsuit form, or call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274. Our phones are answered 24/7.
 
To learn more about recent food and drug litigation, please see Listeria Attorney, Pine Nut Salmonella Lawsuit, and Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit.