August Egg Company has announced a recall of 1.7 million dozen brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs. The products were recalled because they may be contaminated with harmful Salmonella bacteria.
The recall follows an outbreak investigation in seven states. The FDA inspected August Egg Company’s processing facility, and the collected samples tested positive for Salmonella and the specific strain that caused the illnesses.
Highlights
- August Egg Company recalls 1.7 million dozen of its brown cage-free and certified organic eggs sold through stores in nine states.
- The company issued the recall after an FDA investigation into a Salmonella outbreak in seven states traced the source to its products.
- Several people fell ill after consuming the contaminated eggs.
August Egg Company Recalls Brown Cage Free and Brown Certified Organic Eggs
The FDA traced the cause of the Salmonella outbreak in seven states to eggs supplied by August Egg Company. The company issued the recall after the investigation revealed the contamination of the products.
How to Identify Affected Eggs?
Customers who may have purchased the product can use the details below to identify the contaminated product. The eggs were sold under multiple brand names through various stores across nine states.
The details of the products that were sold through retail locations in California and Nevada are as follows:
- Dates Distributed: February 3 to May 15, 2025
- Sell By Dates: March 4 to June 4, 2025
- Stores: Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raley’s, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs
The products were also distributed to Walmart locations in nine states. The details of the products are given below:
- States: AZ, CA, IL, IN, NE, NM, NV, WA and WY
- Dates Distributed: February 3 to May 6, 2025
- Sell By Dates: March 4 to June 19, 2025
Other identifying markers to look for on the product are the following:
- Plant Codes: P-6562 or CA5330 (to be found on one side of the package)
- Julian Dates: 32 through 126 (printed on the carton)
- Packaging: Fiber or plastic cartons with codes printed on one side
FDA’s official announcement lists the brands, plant numbers, UPCs and images.
What to Do With the Product?
Any customer who may possess the contaminated product produced from the particular plant should return it to their place of purchase and collect a full refund.
Steps to Take if Consumed
A person who has consumed a product that may be contaminated with Salmonella must be closely monitored for symptoms. Listed below are points to note about the bacterial infection.
- At-risk populations: Young children, frail or elderly individuals, people with weakened immune systems
- Common symptoms in healthy individuals: Fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
- Potential severe complications (rare cases): Bloodstream infection, arterial infections (e.g., infected aneurysms), endocarditis (heart infection), arthritis
If any of these symptoms occur after eating the recalled eggs, contact the healthcare provider immediately and inform them about the possible exposure to Salmonella.
For additional information, consumers may contact the company at 1-800-710-2554, between 9 AM and 5 PM PT.
FDA and CDC Say Several People Infected With Salmonella From the Product
According to an official report released on June 5, 79 people from 7 states have been reported to have been infected with the outbreak strain of the bacteria. The people started getting sick between February 24, 2025, and May 17, 2025.
The report said that 27 of the 30 people who could provide information confirmed having consumed the eggs or egg-based dishes. A total of 21 people were hospitalized, and there are no reports of deaths.
The CDC and FDA are collaborating with state and local partners to investigate the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis across states where the August Egg Company’s recalled eggs were distributed.
Company Response and Next Steps
Following the Salmonella outbreak caused by the company’s product, August Egg Company said it has stopped selling fresh shell eggs. It announced it has voluntarily diverted its eggs to an egg-breaking plant since May 2025. These facilities will pasteurize the eggs, killing all potential foodborne pathogens.
The company also said that its internal food safety team is reviewing the situation. It ensured that measures would be taken to avoid such an occurrence from happening in the future.
