Egg Recall Due to Unsanitary Conditions

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Lolita Carrico

Investigators found clear violations when visiting two Iowa farms involved with the egg recall. Violations such as manure piles up to eight feet tall, rodents and other wildlife in the hen houses, evidence of flies and maggots, equipment that wasn’t properly sanitized and employees who failed to change protective clothing as they should have. Doesn’t exactly make you want to rush out an eat an omelet now, does it?

The good news is, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t announced any new recalls and the problems only reach to one percent of all eggs. But are the eggs in your fridge safe to eat? Here’s how to check:

- First check to see if the brand name you purchased is involved in the recall.

- If your brand isn’t involved, your eggs should be free of salmonella. If your brand is involved, then check the carton for plant number and Julian date. If your carton is involved in the recall, bring it back to the store for a full refund.

If you don’t remember the brand and no longer have the carton to check then it’s better to be safe than sorry. As my mom used to say “when it doubt, throw it out.” Also, pasteurized products, such as liquid egg substitutes are not involved in the recall. If you’re concerned about eating eggs at all until this recall is over, the substitutes are a safe alternative.