California egg farm linked to salmonella outbreak, officials say
San Diego health officials identified Happy Hens egg producer as the source of a salmonella outbreak tied to raw eggs used in a local delicatessen’s mayonnaise.
San Diego County officials have pinpointed Happy Hens, an egg producer in San Diego, as the origin of a salmonella outbreak linked to mayonnaise made with the farm’s raw, unpasteurized eggs at the Ramona Family Naturals Market. The incident has produced 21 confirmed cases, including seven hospital admissions. Chloe Nevarez, who runs Happy Hens with her husband Luie Nevarez, rejected the allegations, stating no evidence or testing supports the claim.
The county’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality has contacted retailers that might have obtained the eggs and advised the public to watch for symptoms such as diarrhea, fever or abdominal cramps, and to report any illness. The outbreak is unrelated to a separate Midwest Poultry Services salmonella case. Health officials continue to monitor the situation and provide guidance for affected consumers.
Why it matters
Consumers need to know the source of contaminated eggs to avoid illness and understand the response from health authorities.
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