PLEASANTON, Calif. — In cooperation with the Wright County Egg company’s August 13, 2010 voluntary recall of eggs due to possible Salmonella Enteriditis contamination, Lucerne Foods is voluntarily recalling Lucerne Grade AA eggs in 12-count and 18-count cartons sold at Safeway Food & Drug stores in seven states. Only products in the following states with the specified “Sell By” dates and Plant Numbers are part of this recall:
•Northern California, Northern Nevada: Eggs sold in these states display “Sell By” dates of May 16, 2010 to August 13, 2010. The “Sell By” date is stamped on the side of the carton and is followed by Plant code numbers P1026, P1413 or P1946.
•Denver, New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming: Eggs sold in these states display “Sell By” dates of June 29, 2010 to September 12, 2010. The “Sell By” date is stamped on the side of the carton and is followed by Plant code P1026.
Illnesses have been associated with the Wright County egg recall. Consumers who purchased these products should discard or return them for a refund.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and/or abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Salmonella can cause foodborne illness (salmonellosis) through cross-contamination. Consumers are reminded to wash their hands before and after handling eggs. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site at www.cdc.gov.
Consumers with questions about this recall can contact Lucerne Foods at 877-232-4271.
Source: Lucerne Foods