The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it is recalling more than 1.7 million eggs produced by August Egg Company after health officials linked the products to a Salmonella enteritidis outbreak that has sickened 79 people across seven states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those illnesses began in early April and have included 21 hospitalizations. Health experts warn that anyone who purchased the affected eggs should discard them or return them to the store immediately.
August Egg Company, based in Hilmar, California, voluntarily initiated the recall in cooperation with the FDA. The company stated it distributed brown cage-free and brown organic eggs between February 3 and May 15, 2025. Consumers can identify the recalled cartons by the plant code numbers “P-6562” or “CA5330” and Julian dates ranging from “32” to “126” printed on the packaging. Sell-by dates for the eggs run from March 4 through June 19, 2025.
The recalled eggs reached major supermarket chains in nine states: Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming. In California and Nevada, the products were available at Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs. Walmart stores in all nine states also carried the eggs through May 6. Brand names include Clover, Marketside, and Raleys, among others. Retailers have been notified and are working to remove all affected cartons from shelves.
Health officials first recognized the outbreak after several patients reported eating raw or undercooked eggs before developing symptoms. Salmonella infection typically causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps six hours to six days after exposure, and it can last up to a week. Some patients also experience nausea, vomiting, headache, or chills. While most healthy people recover without treatment, the illness can be more severe in young children, older adults, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system. People who develop high fever, signs of dehydration such as dry mouth or dizziness when standing, or bloody diarrhea should seek medical care at once.
“The decision to recall these eggs reflects our commitment to public health,” said an FDA spokesperson, urging consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers for the affected products. The agency noted that eggs are a leading source of Salmonella enteritidis in the United States, and even eggs that look normal can carry the bacteria. To reduce risk, consumers should cook eggs until both yolks and whites are firm, wash hands and surfaces after handling raw eggs, and store eggs promptly at or below 40 °F.
August Egg Company also reported that, for more than 30 days, it has ceased all fresh shell-egg sales and is sending eggs to pasteurization facilities to destroy any remaining pathogens. Customers who purchased the recalled eggs may return them to their place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions can call the company’s hotline at 1-800-710-2554 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
The CDC cautions that more cases could emerge as milder infections often go unreported. It advises that anyone who ate the recalled eggs and feels ill should inform their healthcare provider about possible Salmonella exposure. Meanwhile, public health authorities continue investigating to confirm that the recall has halted further spread of the infection. Consumers are encouraged to monitor official FDA and CDC updates for any new information.
