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Egg Recall Alert: 1.7 Million Cartons Linked to Salmonella in 9 States
1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak.
The eggs were sold at multiple retailers, including Ralphs, Walmart, and more, in 9 states.
79 people have been you have eggs in your refrigerator, check the label before consuming them. August Egg Company of Hilmar, California, is recalling 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs sold in nine states due to the potential for salmonella contamination.
The recall affects multiple egg brands that were distributed from February 3, 2025, to May 15, 2025, with sell-by dates ranging from March 4, 2025, to June 4, 2025, within California and Nevada. The eggs were distributed to various retail grocery store locations, including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs, according to the FDA.
The affected eggs were also distributed from February 2, 2025, through May 6, 2025, with sell-by dates ranging from March 4, 2025, to June 19, 2025, to Walmart locations in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Washington, and Wyoming.
The recalled eggs have the plant code P-6562 or CA5330 and Julian dates between 32 and 126, printed on the fiber or plastic carton package. The affected brands are listed below:
Clover Organic Large Brown 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 070852010427
First Street Cage Free Large Brown Loose 1 case=150 eggs, P-6562 or CA 5330, UPC: 041512039638
Loose Small Brown Cage Free -1 box= 6 flats (1 flat= 30 eggs), P-6562 or CA-5330
Loose Medium Brown Cage Free -1 box= 6 flats (1 flat= 30 eggs), P-6562 or CA-5330
Loose Medium Brown Organic -1 box= 6 flats (1 flat= 30 eggs), P-6562 or CA-5330
Loose Large Brown Organic -1 box= 6 flats (1 flat= 30 eggs), P-6562 or CA-5330
Loose Jumbo Brown Cage Free -1 box=5 flats (1 flat=20 eggs), P-6562 or CA-5330
Loose Jumbo Brown Organic -1 box=5 flats (1 flat=20 eggs), P-6562 or CA-5330
Marketside Organic Large Cage Free Brown 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 681131122771
Marketside Organic Large Cage Free Brown 18 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 681131122801
Marketside Large Cage Free Brown 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 681131122764
Marketside Large Cage Free Brown 18 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 681131122795
Nulaid Medium Brown Cage Free 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 071230021042
Nulaid Jumbo Brown Cage Free 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 071230021011O
Organics Cage Free Large Brown 6 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 079893401522O
Organics Large Brown 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 079893401508O
Organics Large Brown 18 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 079893401546
Raley's Large Cage Free Brown 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 046567033310
Raley's Large Cage Free Brown 18 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 046567040325
Raley's Organic Large Cage Free Brown 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 046567028798
Raley's Organic Large Cage Free Brown 18 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 046567040295
Simple Truth Medium Brown Cage Free 18 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 011110099327
Simple Truth Large Brown Cage Free 18 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 011110873743
Sun Harvest Organic Cage Free Large Brown 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 041512131950
Sun Harvest Organic Cage Free Large Brown 18 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 041512145162
Sunnyside Large Brown Cage Free 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 717544211747
Sunnyside Large Brown Cage Free 18 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 717544211754
Sunnyside Organic Cage Free Large Brown 12 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC: 717544201441
Sunnyside Organic Cage Free Large Brown 18 eggs, P-6562 or CA-5330, UPC:717544211761
On Friday, June 6, 2025, the CDC and FDA reported a total of 79 illnesses due to the salmonella outbreak strain. Illnesses began on dates ranging from February 24, 2025, to May 17, 2025, with 21 individuals reported to have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Those infected with salmonella may show symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated food. Children younger than five, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections. The symptoms usually last four to seven days. Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have a salmonella infection.
If you have the recalled eggs in your refrigerator, throw them away or return them to the place of purchase immediately. If you have any questions related to the recall, contact August Egg Company by calling 1-800-710-2554 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT.
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