Eggs from Texas’ Kenz Henz brand have been recalled from Houston retailers due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Salmonella may have contaminated Grade AA large pasture raised eggs, which were only sold in Houston, according to a Friday announcement by the FDA. Kenz Henz is a family-owned poultry farm in Santa Fe and distributes to H-E-B, Kroger and other specialty retailers in the Houston area.
In a release issued Friday, H-E-B said it pulled the products from the shelves.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and fatal infections in young children, senior citizens and others who are frail or have weak immune systems, according to the FDA. Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain can also occur in healthy individuals. Salmonella can also enter the bloodstream in rare cases and cause “more severe illnesses” involving infected arteries, endocarditis and arthritis, the FDA said.
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No illnesses have been reported yet, according to the FDA.
The recalled egg cartons were stamped with expiration dates Oct. 11-14 and Oct. 16-17, the announcement states. More information about the recalled product is available on the FDA’s website.
Consumers can return their egg cartons for a full refund and can call Kenz Henz with questions at 409-457-5934.
Other Kenz Henz’s local retailers include Erma’s Nutrition Center and TRI Health Foods in Houston, Arlan’s Market in Seabrook and Galveston, Food King in Texas City, Natural Rewards in Pearland and Froberg’s Farm in Alvin.
This article originally published at Eggs recalled in Houston, pulled from H-E-B due to salmonella concerns.