Evidence continues to surface that the Salmonella problems at Wright County Egg’s facility in Iowa were not isolated incidents. Today, there is a report on the recurring presence of Salmonella enteritidis on egg farms in Maine owned by Mr. DeCoster, who also owns Wright County Egg: "In
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Wright County Egg Knew of Salmonella Problem
By Dave Babcock on
Posted in Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
An astounding report today from the Wall Street Journal reveals that Wright County Egg, responsible for at least 1,500 Salmonella illnesses nationwide and the recall of approximately 380 million eggs, was aware of repeated positive tests for Salmonella at its facility well before the recall was announced. The company’s owner, Jack DeCoster, was sent a letter…