- Nearly 2 million cartons of eggs have been recalled across nine U.S. states due to a salmonella outbreak affecting 79 people, with 21 hospitalized.
- The voluntary recall, issued by the August Egg Company, applies to brown cage-free and organic eggs distributed between February 3 and May 15, 2025.
- Consumers are advised to discard affected eggs and disinfect any surfaces exposed to them to prevent further infections.
The August Egg Company of Hilmar, California, has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1.7 million cartons of brown cage-free and certified organic eggs after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 79 individuals across the United States. Of those affected, 21 have been hospitalized, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The eggs were distributed across nine states—Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming—between February 3 and May 15, 2025, according to Fox Business.
Retail Availability and Brands Involved
Recalled eggs with sell-by dates ranging from March 4 to June 4 were sold in California and Nevada at retailers such as Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs. Additionally, the eggs were available at Walmart locations in California, Nevada, Washington, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois, with sell-by dates extending through June 19.
The affected eggs were sold under a variety of brand names, including Clover Organic, First Street, Nulaid, O Organics, Marketside, Raleys, Simple Truth, Sun Harvest, and Sunnyside.
Health Risks and Safety Advice
Salmonella is a potentially dangerous bacteria that can cause symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Symptoms typically begin within hours to a week after consuming contaminated food. The illness can pose serious health risks, particularly to young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems, and in some cases, can be fatal.
The CDC urges consumers to dispose of any eggs included in the recall and to thoroughly clean any surfaces or utensils that may have come into contact with them to prevent the spread of infection.
Ongoing Food Safety Concerns
This recall follows ongoing concerns about foodborne illnesses, with other recent alerts involving potentially contaminated liquid egg products and even imported pumpkin seeds. The FDA and CDC continue to monitor and address outbreaks to protect public health and advise consumers to stay updated on product recalls and food safety alerts.
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Source: Fox Business
