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State Representative Dave Severin addressed the issue of egg recalls in a Facebook post dated October 8, highlighting that "More than 60 people have been sickened across nine states, including Illinois, from Salmonella contaminated eggs."

"More than 60 people have been sickened across nine states, including Illinois, from Salmonella contaminated eggs," said Severin, according to Facebook. "Stay aware of product recalls."

According to Severin's post, he shared a link to an NBC5 Chicago report indicating that the nationwide recall of eggs poses a health hazard, as noted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Screenshot of State Rep. Dave Severin's Oct. 8 Facebook post | State Representative Dave Severin's Facebook page

Eggs branded as "Milo’s Poultry Farms" or "Tony’s Fresh Market" were initially recalled in August. By the end of September, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified it as a Class I health situation, which is the highest risk level on their scale.

NBC5 Chicago reported that Milo’s Poultry Farms in Bonduel, Wisconsin supplies these eggs. The recall encompasses all types of eggs, regardless of carton size or production method—conventional cage-free, organic, and non-GMO—with all expiration dates included.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert on September 6 stating that 65 individuals across Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Utah, and Virginia have fallen ill due to the same strain of Salmonella. As of September 6, two dozen people had been hospitalized; however, no fatalities were reported.

An FDA inspection at Milo’s Poultry Farms revealed the outbreak strain of Salmonella in both the packing facility and hen egg-laying house.

The CDC alert mentioned that this particular outbreak might necessitate a different antibiotic treatment because the strain shows resistance to nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin.

Symptoms associated with Salmonella infection include fever, stomach cramps, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea—which can be bloody—according to information on the CDC's webpage about Salmonella. Symptoms typically begin six hours to six days after infection and may persist for up to seven days.

Severin has served in the Illinois General Assembly since 2016. Initially representing the 117th District and currently serving the 116th District. He resides with his wife in Benton and owns All-Stars-n-Stitches in Benton along with Graphics Galore in Marion.