The City of Houston Health Department today confirmed that 33 individuals in the Houston area have tested positive for the identical strain of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to contaminated eggs produced by two Iowa egg farms – Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms. The illness onset dates range from April 2, 2010 to August 3, 2010.  [...]

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has advised consumers not to eat eggs produced by Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms – both located in Iowa – because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, bacteria that may cause serious health problems. The DSHS and local health departments are collaborating with the U.S. Centers [...]