DeLauro Statement on Shell Egg Recall

New Haven, CT –Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) today issued the following statement in response to the massive recall of 228 million eggs based on possible salmonella contamination.

"This recall highlights the importance of FDA's egg safety rule that was put in place to prevent salmonella outbreaks such as this one. Because the recalled eggs were produced before the rule went into effect last month, it appears the rule was enforced too late to prevent this outbreak. The lesson from this recall should be applied to food safety legislation – we must pass a food safety reform bill this year in order to adequately protect our food supply, and reduce or prevent food-borne illnesses."

The recall involves 228 million shell eggs produced in Galt, Iowa by Wright County Egg, and distributed to wholesalers and food service companies nationwide.

The recall affects eggs sold under the following brands: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph's, Boomsma's, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms, and Kemps.