A Vermont farm has issued a recall of its eggs after health officials linked the products to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 14 people in the state.
Leaping Bear Farm in Reading, Vermont, is voluntarily recalling eggs with carton dates ranging from June 1 through September 5, 2026. State health and agriculture officials detected Salmonella in eggs and environmental samples collected from the farm.
According to health officials, 14 Salmonella cases in Vermont have been linked to the outbreak, while additional related illnesses have been reported in other states. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine the full scope of the outbreak.
The recalled eggs were sold through local farmers markets and other retailers. About 1,800 hens are associated with the affected farm, according to food-safety reporting.
Consumers Urged Not to Eat Recalled Eggs
Officials are advising consumers who may have purchased eggs from Leaping Bear Farm during the affected period not to eat them.
The eggs should not be composted. Instead, consumers should dispose of them in the trash. Refrigerators, containers and other surfaces that may have come into contact with the eggs should also be thoroughly cleaned with hot, soapy water.
Leaping Bear Farm has stopped selling and distributing eggs while the investigation continues. Sales are expected to remain suspended until state inspectors determine that the farm no longer presents a public health risk.
What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella?
Salmonella-contaminated food may look, smell and taste normal, making it difficult for consumers to identify contaminated products.
Common symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever. Symptoms can begin within several hours to several days after exposure, and most otherwise healthy adults recover within several days. In some cases, however, the infection can become serious and require hospitalization.
Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of developing severe complications.
Anyone who believes they may have become ill after consuming the recalled eggs should contact a healthcare professional and mention the possible Salmonella exposure.
The investigation and recall remain active as Vermont officials continue working to identify potentially affected products and prevent additional illnesses.
Source: yahoo
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