According to reports, there may have been a way to prevent the massive egg recall that has consumers across the U.S. concerned. Roughly a half-billion eggs are now involved in the food recall, and nearly 2,000 people have been affected. More people may become sickened as the number of potentially tainted eggs continues to grow.
The Associated Press reports that a vaccine could have prevented the salmonella outbreak. The vaccines, according to reports, would be given to the hens to prevent them from getting salmonella and transferring it to the eggs.
The vaccines are used in Great Britain, but are not required in the U.S. Since the vaccines have been used in Great Britain, the number of egg-related salmonella outbreaks has reduced dramatically. Reports say the only breakouts have been in eggs imported from other places in the European Union.
Darrell Trampel, a poultry veterinarian at Iowa State University, told reporters that the U.S. might begin to consider use of the vaccines because of the massive recall. Apparently, the vaccines are not required because of the potential cost to American farmers and because advocates have been concerned about other foods safety reforms.
The current recall involves more than a half-billion eggs. The eggs have been traced to two farms sin Iowa: Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms. The recalled eggs were sold under the following brand names: include Albertsons, Boomsma’s, Dutch Farms, Farm Fresh, Kemps, Lucerne, Lund, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Shoreland, Sunshine, Trafficanda, Hillandale Farms, Sunny Farms, Sunny Meadow, Wholesome Farms and West Creek.
Investigations to determine the cause of the salmonella continue. Salmonella is a food-borne illness that affects a person 12 to 72 hours following infection. Common symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever.
If you or someone you love has become ill as a result of the recalled eggs, you may qualify to seek financial compensation for your pain and suffering. To find out if you qualify, contact a Pensacola personal injury attorney at the law offices of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz at (888) 255-2956.