21.03.2012

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is warning consumers not to eat any eggs produced by Daizen Farms of Burlington because of its insanitary conditions and risk of Salmonella infection in laying hens on the farm.
An inspection by the WSDA officials revealed that not only did the feed consumed by the laying hens contain Salmonella but the eggs were also packaged under insanitary conditions on the farm. In addition, rodent droppings were observed inside an egg-washing machine during use.
The warning applies to all eggs produced by Daizen Farms currently in food establishments or private homes, said the WSDA in a statement.
On March 8, the WSDA placed an embargo on all eggs currently at the farm to prevent their sale to the public. The embargo also applies to all future eggs produced by the same flock, as well as all chicken feed at the farm.