Some Maine Eggs Being Recalled Citing Salmonella Outbreak

Buyers beware: Some eggs from a farm in Maine have been recalled due to an apparent salmonella outbreak, according to state officials.

WGME 13 reported that the Maine Department of Agriculture has issued a recall on eggs from Rainbow Farms in Orland, Maine.

The news station said that as of Friday, September 20, at least five people have consumed the eggs and gotten sick.

WGME stated that eggs from Rainbow Farms have been sold at farmers' markets in the towns of Stonington, Bar Harbor, Blue Hill and Northeast Harbor. The news station went on to explain that the Maine Department of Agriculture is currently working with Rainbow Farms to address the apparent outbreak.

According to the Mayo Clinic, salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause an infection known as salmonellosis, which commonly affects the intestinal tract. It is typically contracted through contaminated food or water.

The bacteria live in the intestines of humans, animals, and birds, and can be spread via fecal contamination, especially in undercooked or raw foods like poultry, eggs, beef, and unwashed fruits and vegetables.

Mayo Clinic goes on to explain that most people recover without treatment within 4 to 7 days, but in severe cases, especially in the very young, elderly, or those with weakened immune systems, the infection can spread to other parts of the body and may require medical treatment.

In most cases, treatment focuses on hydration to replace fluids lost from diarrhea, but antibiotics may be necessary for severe infections.