Salmonella Fears Spark Recall of Over 1.7M Eggs Nationwide
Published: June 11th, 2025.
More than 1.7 million eggs are being voluntarily recalled after a salmonella outbreak sickened at least 79 people across several U.S. states. The eggs, produced by August Egg Company in Hilmar, California, were distributed under multiple brand names at major retailers like Walmart, Safeway, and Ralphs.
The recall, announced by the FDA on June 6, affects brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs sold between February 3 and May 15, 2025, with sell-by dates ranging from March 4 to June 19. Affected states include Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington, and Wyoming. So far, 21 people have been hospitalized. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals fell ill between February 24 and May 17. In a few cases, infected individuals had recently traveled to California or Nevada, where the eggs were primarily sold.
What to look for
Consumers are urged to check their egg cartons for the plant codes P-6562 or CA-5330, with Julian dates between 032 and 126. These codes are printed on one side of the carton or plastic packaging.
Affected brands include popular names like:
- Marketside
- O Organics
- Simple Truth
- Sunnyside
- Raley’s
- Clover Organic
- Sun Harvest
The FDA's recall page provides a complete list of SKUs, UPCs, and packaging images.
In a statement, August Egg Company emphasized that they initiated the recall “out of an abundance of caution” after concerns of Salmonella enteritidis contamination surfaced. The company said it has already diverted all potentially affected eggs to a pasteurization facility, where eggs are heat-treated to kill harmful bacteria.
They’ve also temporarily stopped selling fresh shell eggs altogether.
“August Egg Company’s internal food safety team is also conducting its own stringent review to identify what measures can be established to prevent this situation from recurring. We are committed to addressing this matter fully and to implementing all necessary corrective actions to ensure this does not happen again.”
August Egg Company has urged anyone possessing recalled eggs to either discard them or return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. They’ve also made their customer service line available at 1-800-710-2554, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM PT.
Health risks and what to do
Salmonella infection can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and stomach cramps, typically within six hours to six days of exposure. Most healthy individuals recover in under a week, but the illness can be more dangerous for young children, seniors, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems.
In rare cases, Salmonella can spread from the intestines into the bloodstream, leading to severe complications like reactive arthritis or endocarditis, a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
If you’ve consumed any recalled eggs and begin to experience persistent symptoms such as high fever, bloody diarrhea, or signs of dehydration, it’s best to contact a healthcare provider immediately.
A growing concern
This egg recall follows a pattern of recent foodborne outbreaks, including a similar salmonella issue linked to cucumbers just weeks ago. Public health officials urge consumers to stay alert, especially when buying perishable groceries.
To prevent contamination in your kitchen, the CDC recommends washing surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled eggs with hot, soapy water, or running them through the dishwasher.
Food recalls are never comforting, but transparency and quick action can help prevent bigger tragedies. Double-check your fridge if you regularly buy cage-free or organic eggs. A simple glance at the carton could protect you and your family from a preventable illness.
Stay informed, and when in doubt, throw it out.