By Mantasha - Jun 08, 2025
Health authorities issued a nationwide recall of approximately 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and organic eggs due to a Salmonella enteritidis outbreak linked to August Egg Company. The recall affects various brands sold in nine states and includes eggs with specific plant codes and Julian dates. Consumers are advised to check their eggs, discard or return affected products, and remain vigilant for symptoms.
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In early June 2025, health authorities issued a nationwide recall of approximately 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and organic eggs linked to a growing Salmonella enteritidis outbreak. The recall, initiated by August Egg Company of Hilmar, California, follows the emergence of 79 reported illnesses across seven states, including 21 hospitalizations—though, thankfully, no fatalities have been confirmed. Product details: Brown cage-free and certified organic brown eggs with plant codes P‑6562 or CA‑5330 and Julian dates 032–126, sold between February 3 and May 15, 2025, carrying sell-by dates from March 4 to June 19.
The eggs appeared in cartons from brands like Clover, Marketside, Raley’s, O Organics, Simple Truth, Sun Harvest, Sunnyside, and First Street, among others. Distribution spanned major chains including Walmart, Safeway, FoodMaxx, Ralphs, Lucky, Save Mart, and more across nine states: California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois. Federal investigations by the CDC and FDA confirmed a genetic match between Salmonella found at the August Egg Company processing facility and strains infecting patients.
As a precaution, August Egg Company halted shell-egg sales, rerouting the remaining supply to a breaker plant for pasteurization, and launched an internal safety review. Consumer safety guidelines includes checking your cartons for plant codes P‑6562 or CA‑5330 and Julian dates 032–126. Discard or return any matching eggs for a full refund. Thoroughly clean surfaces, utensils, and hands after handling eggs. Watch for symptoms—fever, diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea—appearing between 12–72 hours post-consumption; seek medical attention if severe.
This recall highlights persistent vulnerabilities in the egg supply chain. Although annual Salmonella infections in the U.S. number around 1.35 million, multistate outbreaks like this often prompt tighter oversight and increased scrutiny of food safety measures. August Egg Company has fully cooperated with health authorities. Consumers should remain informed and vigilant until all potentially contaminated eggs are cleared.
