1.7 Million Cartons of Organic and Cage-Free Brown Eggs Recalled for Salmonella

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A multistate outbreak of salmonella linked to brown eggs has sickened at least 79 people, hospitalizing at least 21 of them, across seven states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
On June 6, the August Egg Company recalled 1.7 million cartons of brown eggs, including cage-free and organic varieties, because they may be contaminated with this dangerous bacteria, according to an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA said recalled brown eggs were sold at the following stores in California and Nevada between February 3 and May 15, 2025, with sell-by dates from March 4 to June 4, 2025::

  • Save Mart
  • FoodMaxx
  • Lucky
  • Smart & Final
  • Safeway
  • Raley’s
  • Food 4 Less
  • Ralphs

The eggs were also sold at Walmart stores between February 3 and May 6, 2025, with sell by dates from March 4 to June 19, 2025, in the following states:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

The recalled eggs came in plastic or fiber cartons, with a plant code number P-6562 or CA5330 printed on the side.

A full list of the egg brands included in the recall can be found on the FDA’s website.

The FDA said it’s still working to determine if the recalled eggs were sold elsewhere, and will update the public as information becomes available.

What You Should Do if You Have Recalled Eggs

Do not eat recalled eggs, the CDC says. Throw them away or return them to where you purchased them. If you stored the eggs without the original packaging and can’t tell if they’re part of this outbreak, you should throw them away.

You should also wash any surfaces or dishes that touched the recalled eggs with hot soapy water.

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning?

Salmonella poisoning usually causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.

Symptoms can begin anywhere from six hours to six days after exposure. Most people recover without treatment in about a week, but salmonella can send some groups to the hospital — including children under 5, adults over 65, and people with compromised immune systems.

You should seek medical care if you experience any of the following:

  • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees F
  • Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
  • Signs of dehydration, such as not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up

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