Remember when eggs were $10 a dozen? Thankfully, that’s over. But now there’s a new problem that could keep eggs out of your fridge: Salmonella.
Millions of fresh eggs were just recalled from one producer because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, according to an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here’s what to know about the egg recall and what to do if you’ve purchased the affected brands.
What’s Wrong with the Eggs?
The FDA detected Salmonella in samples of eggs from the Black Sheep Egg Company. Of all the samples collected from the company’s Arkansas processing center, 40 were positive for Salmonella, and seven strains of Salmonella were detected, some of which can cause human illness, according to the FDA.
The symptoms of a Salmonella infection can appear 12 to 72 hours after ingesting food contaminated with Salmonella. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, according to the FDA. Infants, the elderly, and anyone with a weakened immune system are at higher risk of a severe infection.
Which Eggs Are Recalled?
Because the affected egg producer sells eggs to other companies for packaging, two brands have been recalled so far, totaling over 6 million eggs. Here are more details on each one.
Black Sheep Egg Company brand
- 12- and 18-count cartons of Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs
- Marked with best by dates 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025 on the carton label
- UPCs: 860010568507 and 860010568538
- Sold in Arkansas and Missouri, and distributed to other suppliers in those states, plus Missouri, Texas, Californi,a and Indiana through September 17, 2025
Kenz Henz brand
- 12-count cartons of Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs
- Marked with best by dates of 10/11 to 10/14 and 10/16 to 10/17 stamped on the side
- UPC: 86949400030
- Sold at retail stores in Houston, Texas
Eggs that were sold wholesale to other companies are also part of the recall. If you operate a business that purchases eggs, more information on which pallets are recalled can be found on the FDA’s website.
What Should I Do If I Have Recalled Eggs?
If you have any of the recalled Black Sheep Egg Company or Kenz Henz eggs, you should not eat them and throw them away. The FDA is advising you to carefully clean and sanitize any surface that the eggs or egg containers have touched to avoid accidental contamination. If you or someone who has already eaten the eggs has symptoms of salmonella, you should contact your doctor.
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