Larry Schultz Eggs Recalled, Linked to 6 Salmonella Cases

Minnesota's Department of Health says that 6 residents have contracted Salmonella after eating eggs that were ultimately traced back to Larry Schultz Organic Farm of Owatonna, Minnesota.  In a joint press release issued yesterday, the Minnesota Department of Health, or MDH, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, or MDA, said that the first illness occurred on August 12th but by September 24th a total of 6 people had been sickened.  All have since recovered but 3 of them required hospitalization.  The illnesses affected both children and adults.

Larry Schultz Organic Farms is cooperating with the investigation, says the press release, and has issued a recall for these eggs:

• Larry Schultz Organic Farm Label Extra Large with codes "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286 NOV12"  (If the carton has a plant number or "sell by" date it is NOT recalled.)
• Larry Schultz Organic Farm Label Large with codes "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286 NOV12" (If the carton has a plant number or a "selly by" date it is NOT recalled.)
• Larry Schultz Organic Farm Label Jumbo with codes "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286 NOV12"
•  Larry Schultz Organic Farm Label Medium with codes "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286 NOV12" (If the case has a plant number or "sell by" date it is NOT recalled.)
• Larry Schultz Organic Farm Label Jumbo Bulk with codes "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286 NOV12" (If the case has a plant number or "sell by" date it is NOT recalled.)
• Lunds & Byerly's Label Large with codes "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286 NOV12"
• Lunds & Byerly's Label Extra Large Cartoned On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286 NOV12"
• Lunds & Byerly's Label Large Cartoned 6-packs On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286 NOV12"
• Kowalski’s Organic Egg Label On or Before Jullian date "286 EXP NOV 12" or "286 NOV12"

Anyone who believes he or she has these eggs on hand should return them to the place of purchase.