California farm recalls Happy Hens eggs after salmonella outbreak sickens 23
Happy Hens voluntarily recalled eggs after genetic testing linked the Ramona farm to illnesses traced to contaminated mayonnaise.
What to know
- Happy Hens, a Ramona organic egg farm, voluntarily recalled eggs on September 8 after a salmonella outbreak sickened 23 people between June and August.
- FDA testing found Salmonella Enteritidis in two of seven henhouses; genetic testing linked the farm to illness strains in San Diegans.
- The farm's co-owner initially denied any connection but the company proceeded with recall of eggs with sell-by dates of September 10, 13, and 24.
- Raw unpasteurized eggs from Happy Hens used to make mayonnaise at a Ramona market were identified as a source of infection.
“Salmonella symptoms can include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, typically appearing anywhere from six hours to six days after exposure.”
California Department of Public Health, State health authority · NY Post ↗
Happy Hens Organic egg farm in Ramona, CaliforniaChloe Nevarez Happy Hens co-ownerCalifornia Department of Public Health State health authoritySan Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Local health authorityU.S. Food and Drug Administration Federal food safety agency
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California Department of Public Health issues official recall notice
The California Department of Public Health officially issues a recall notice warning consumers not to eat, serve, or sell recalled Happy Hens organic eggs. Health officials link the outbreak to people eating Happy Hens eggs or foods prepared with them, including mayonnaise from a Ramona market made with raw eggs supplied by the farm.
“They've publicly announced this information, 100% unfounded, not a shred of evidence, not a shred of testing done.”
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first by NBC 7 San Diego, 13d ago · also San Francisco Chronicle, Quartz
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- Eggs tied to California producer recalled after salmonella outbreak San Francisco Chronicle · 13d ago
- California warned consumers to avoid Happy Hens eggs after a salmonella outbreak Quartz · 11d ago
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A Salmonella outbreak has been linked to Happy Hens organic eggs sold in Southern California.
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Happy Hens issues voluntary recall after outbreak investigation — Happy Hens voluntarily recalls its organic eggs after investigation by the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency traces the outbreak to the farm. The recall covers eggs with sell-by dates of September 10, 13, and 24, sold in multiple package sizes and distributed to foodservice customers.
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FDA testing confirms Salmonella Enteritidis in poultry housing — Two samples taken from Happy Hens poultry housing test positive for Salmonella Enteritidis. Genetic testing of the salmonella links the farm to strains from ill San Diegans.
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FDA inspects Happy Hens farm; co-owner denies connection — The FDA inspects Happy Hens farm and collects samples from henhouse floors, perches, and nest boxes. Happy Hens co-owner Chloe Nevarez claims on Instagram that there is no evidence connecting the farm to illnesses and that the farm's chickens had not tested positive for salmonella.
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Salmonella outbreak begins in San Diego area — A salmonella outbreak begins affecting people in the San Diego County area, eventually sickening 23 individuals between June 21 and August 16.