Egg consumers nationwide are facing fresh safety warnings as several egg producers have issued recalls due to potential Salmonella contamination. The most prominent recall involves Black Sheep Egg Company, whose free-range brown eggs have been linked to multiple strains of Salmonella, prompting a broad advisory from the FDA.
Black Sheep Egg Company Recall: Scope and Details
The FDA has alerted consumers, retailers, and distributors not to eat, sell, or serve Black Sheep Egg Company’s 12- and 18-count cartons of Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs with Best By dates ranging from August 22 through October 31, 2025. These eggs carry UPC codes 860010568507 and 860010568538. The recall stems from an FDA inspection that found 40 environmental samples positive for
Salmonella, including seven different strains, some known to cause human illness. The eggs were distributed primarily in Arkansas and Missouri, but repackaged products may have reached other states as well.
Additionally, Kenz Henz of Santa Fe, Texas, recalled its 12-count packages of Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs sourced from Black Sheep Egg Company. These were sold in Houston retail stores and carry UPC code 86949400030 with Julian dates from late August to early September and Best By dates in October 2025.
Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators for these products and discard or return them. The FDA also recommends thorough cleaning and sanitizing of any surfaces or containers that came into contact with the recalled eggs.
New Recall: Veg Farms in California
Adding to the concern, Veg Farms in California has recalled over 18,000 eggs following equipment contamination that raised
Salmonella fears. This recall affects eggs sold in California and highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining egg safety in production facilities.
Broader Context: Food Safety Alerts in California
Alongside the egg recalls, California has also issued recalls for mushrooms due to
Listeria contamination, underscoring a broader vigilance in food safety monitoring in the state.
What Consumers Should Do
- Avoid consuming eggs from the recalled batches.
- Return or dispose of any suspect eggs.
- Clean and sanitize refrigerators and surfaces that may have contacted these eggs.
- Stay updated on recall expansions or new advisories from the FDA and local health departments.
These recalls highlight the persistent risk of
Salmonella in egg production and the importance of regulatory oversight and consumer caution.
Sources
1. Recalled Black Sheep Egg Company Eggs - FDA
2. California recalls Mushrooms for Listeria and Egg for Salmonella
3. Veg Farms recalls thousands of eggs after salmonella scare
