Consumers are being urged to throw away millions of eggs as the recall is upgraded to Class I

Officials continue to warn consumers about an ongoing egg recall, which has now been upgraded to Class I, meaning the eggs can cause “serious health consequences or death.”

Milos Poultry Farms LLC based in Bonduel, Wisconsin has recalled its eggs since September, when officials linked the eggs to a salmonella outbreak. The recall affects all Milo's Poultry Farms and Tony's Fresh Market brand eggs with all expiration dates.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the recall's latest Class I status to FOX Business on Monday. The FDA website states that Class I recalls are “situations in which there is a reasonable likelihood that use of or exposure to an infringing product will result in serious health consequences or death.”

According to the FDA's website, the recall affects 345,417 dozen egg cartons – a total of more than four million eggs. The eggs were sold over the summer to stores and restaurants in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan.

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Consumers are being urged to throw away certain eggs linked to a salmonella outbreak. (iStock / iStock)

According to the CDC, 65 consumers became ill from the eggs and 24 others were hospitalized, but there were no deaths. Illnesses have been reported in Virginia, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and Utah and California.

The recall began after the FDA found that the eggs tested positive for salmonella.

All cartons of eggs from Milos Poultry Farms have been recalled. (FDA/Fox News)

“The recall was initiated after FDA notified the company that environmental samples tested positive for the bacteria,” an FDA press release said.

“The FDA also conducted whole genome sequencing and determined that the samples were related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.”

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All consumers who purchased recalled eggs are asked to clean items and surfaces that may have come into contact with the eggs. (FDA/Fox News)

Salmonella causes fever, vomiting and dehydration and can be particularly fatal to seniors and children.

Consumers are urged to throw away any eggs sold under the Milo's Poultry Farms and Tony's Fresh Market brands. The CDC also encourages consumers to clean items and surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled eggs.

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Customers with concerns or questions are asked to call Milos Poultry Farms at (715) 758-6709.

Eggs from the brand “Tony's Fresh Market” are affected by the recall. (FDA/Fox News)