Egg recall expands after salmonella outbreak sickens 79 people
August Egg Company is recalling over 1.7 million eggs after a multistate salmonella outbreak sickened at least 79 people and led to 21 hospitalizations across seven states.
Key points
- The recall affects more than 1.7 million eggs distributed to restaurants and retailers in nine states.
- Consumers should check cartons for plant codes P-6562 or CA-5330 and Julian dates between 32 and 126.
- Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, typically appearing within 72 hours.
- No deaths have been reported, and the FDA and CDC continue to investigate the outbreak.
- Recalled eggs were sold under brands including Clover, First Street, and Sunnyside between February and May 2025.
A major egg recall is underway after a multistate salmonella outbreak sickened at least 79 people and led to 21 hospitalizations across seven states. The recall, announced June by August Egg Company of Hilmar, California, affects more than.7 million eggs distributed to restaurants and retailers in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming.
The recalled eggs include brown cage-free and brown certified organic varieties, sold under brand names such as Clover, First Street, Nulaid, O Organics, Marketside, Raleys, Simple Truth, Sun Harvest, and Sunnyside They were distributed between February and May, 2025, with sell-by dates from March to June, 2025, at major retailers including Walmart, Safeway, Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Raleys, Food Less, and Ralphs.
Consumers are urged to check egg cartons for plant codes “P-6562” or “CA-5330” and Julian dates between 32 and 126 Anyone with recalled eggs should not eat them and should either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Surfaces and items that came into contact with these eggs should be washed with hot, soapy water.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, typically appearing to 72 hours after exposure. While most people recover within a week, young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.
No deaths have been reported, and the FDA and CDC continue to investigate the outbreak and monitor for additional cases.
Your questions, answered
How many people were sickened by the egg recall?
At least 79 people were sickened and 21 were hospitalized across seven states.
What should consumers do if they have recalled eggs?
Consumers should not eat the eggs and should either discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
Which states are affected by the egg recall?
The eggs were distributed in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming.
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