The U.S. Department of Agriculture now says a nationwide recall of eggs due to Salmonella contamination that began in August is a “health hazard situation,” with officials saying there is “reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.”

The recall, which involves eggs labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market,” began in August. By Sept. 30, the Food and Drug Administration had listed it as “Class I,” which ranks as the highest risk on the FDA’s scale.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, a Class I recall involves a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.”

The recall, linked to a Midwest supplier, includes more than 345,000 dozens of eggs, officials said. More than 60 people have been sickened across nine states, including Illinois, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

According to the CDC, most people infected with salmonella experience symptoms such as diarrhea, fever or stomach cramps.

The CDC recommends anyone experiencing the following symptoms calls their healthcare provide:

• Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
• Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
• Bloody diarrhea
• So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
• Signs of dehydration, such as:
  • Not peeing much
  • Dry mouth and throat
  • Feeling dizzy when standing up

More information can be found here.