Salmonella Contamination Prompts Recall of More Than 6 Million Eggs
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More Than 6 Million Eggs Recalled Nationwide for Salmonella Risk

The FDA issued its most serious advisory for eggs sold by Black Sheep Egg Company after a facility inspection found positive salmonella samples.
More Than 6 Million Eggs Recalled Nationwide for Salmonella Risk
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Published on October 24, 2025
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On October 20, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an expanded Class I recall of over 6 million eggs produced by Black Sheep Egg Company. The eggs may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria that poses a serious risk of illness or even death for some vulnerable groups.

Black Sheep issued the recall, classified as the agency’s most serious level, after facility inspections found 40 positive environmental samples of salmonella, including strains known to cause human illness.

The October 20 announcement did not mention any reports of illness, but an earlier, October 17, announcement said there had been no illnesses reported so far in connection to this recall.

The affected eggs were distributed to retailers and wholesalers in Arkansas and Missouri, and to wholesale brokers in California, Indiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where they may have been repackaged.

The FDA said the eggs may have been further distributed to other states, and that the agency would add affected products to this advisory as information becomes available.

Eggs to Discard Immediately

Consumers are strongly advised not to eat, sell, or serve the following:

  • 12-count Black Sheep Egg Company Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs, UPC Code 860010568507, with Best By dates between 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025.
  • 18-count Black Sheep Egg Company Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs, UPC Code 860010568538, with Best By dates between 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025.
  • 12-count Kenz Henz Grade AA Large Eggs, UPC Code 86949400030, with Best By dates between 10/11/2025 through 10/17/2025.

What Consumers Should Do Now

If you have purchased any of the affected eggs, the FDA urges the following actions:

  1. Do not eat them. Do not eat the eggs, even if they appear normal. The contamination is invisible.
  2. Discard or return them. Immediately dispose of the eggs in a sealed garbage bag to prevent further contamination, or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
  3. Sanitize your kitchen. Thoroughly clean and sanitize any surfaces, containers, or utensils that may have come into contact with the raw eggs. This includes refrigerator drawers, countertops, and hands.
  4. Monitor your health. If you have recently eaten eggs and develop symptoms of salmonella illness, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

How Does Salmonella Cause Illness?

Salmonella is a genus of bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable groups. The risk is highest for young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

In healthy individuals, salmonellosis, the illness caused by salmonella, typically causes symptoms that can start anywhere from 6 hours to 6 days after consumption of contaminated food.

Symptoms include:

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea (which may be bloody)
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Nausea and vomiting

Symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days. In severe cases, the infection may spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and potentially lead to life-threatening complications if not treated promptly.

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Resources
  1. FDA Advises Consumers, Retailers, and Distributors Not to Eat, Sell, or Serve Recalled Black Sheep Egg Company Eggs. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. October 20, 2025.
  2. Kenz Henz Recalls "Pastured Raised Eggs" Because of Possible Health Risk. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. October 17, 2025.
  3. Event ID: 97655. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. October 14, 2025.
  4. About Salmonella Infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. October 4, 2024.
  5. Symptoms of Salmonella Infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. October 4, 2024.
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