Nationwide egg recall over Salmonella risk in the U.S.

In a major food safety alert, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced the recall of approximately 1.7 million dozen eggs due to a salmonella outbreak linked to products distributed by the August Egg Company of Hilmar, California.

David Corredor

In a major food safety alert, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced the recall of approximately 1.7 million dozen eggs due to a salmonella outbreak linked to products distributed by the August Egg Company of Hilmar, California.

The recall affects brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs sold under multiple brand names, including Clover, First Street, Nulaid, O Organics, Marketside, Raley’s, Simple Truth, Sun Harvest, and Sunnyside. These eggs were distributed between February and May 2025, with sell-by dates ranging from March 4 to June 19.

The eggs were sold in major retail chains such as Walmart, Safeway, Smart & Final, FoodMaxx, and Ralphs across at least nine states, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, and Indiana. Consumers are urged to check their egg cartons for plant codes “P-6562” or “CA-5330” and Julian dates between “032” and “126.” Any matching products should be discarded or returned immediately.

So far, 79 people across seven states have been infected with the same strain of Salmonella, with 21 requiring hospitalization. No deaths have been reported. Symptoms of salmonella infection typically appear within 6 to 72 hours after consumption and include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. While most people recover without treatment, the illness can be severe in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.