1.7 Million Cartons of Eggs Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

On June 6, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that August Egg Company of Hilmar, CA, is recalling 1.7 million dozen cage-free and certified organic eggs. The brown eggs, which were distributed in at least nine states, have been linked to a salmonella outbreak.

According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), there have been 79 reported salmonella infections so far, with 21 of those people being hospitalized.

Salmonella can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms, such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, and fever. The symptoms of salmonella can start anywhere from six hours after eating contaminated food to six days after exposure.

How To Identify the Recalled Eggs 

The recalled eggs were distributed in California and Nevada from February 3, 2025 to May 15, 2025 with sell by dates of March 4, 2025 to June 4, 2025, The eggs were sold at grocers including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs.

The eggs were also distributed in Walmart stores from February 3, 2025 to May 6, 2025 with sell-by dates from March 4, 2025 to June 19, 2025. Walmarts in California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois sold the recalled eggs.

This recall affects numerous brands of eggs, including Simply Truth Organic, which is sold at Kroger stores, and Marketside, which is sold at Walmart.

Check the FDA’s recall announcement for a full list of brands affected by the recall. 

What to Do If You Have Recalled Eggs

If you have one of the affected cartons of eggs in your fridge, do not eat them. Instead, the FDA recommends returning the eggs to your place of purchase for a refund. If you have questions about this recall, contact August Egg Company at 1-800-710-2554, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT.