Major Egg Recall Alert: Over 6 Million Eggs Potentially Contaminated with Salmonella

October 22, 2025 – U.S. health officials are urging consumers across many states to immediately check their refrigerators and discard or return certain brands of eggs due to a massive recall linked to potential Salmonella contamination.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has categorized this as a Class I recall – highest risk level – indicating a “reasonable probability” of serious adverse health consequences or even death if consumed, particularly for vulnerable groups like young children, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems.

Products from Black Sheep Egg Company, a Walnut Ridge, Arkansas-based producer, has been recalled affecting more than 522,000 dozen eggs (over 6 million individual eggs). Distribution happened from July 9 to September 17, 2025, primarily to retail and wholesale outlets in Arkansas and Missouri, with further shipments to brokers in California, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, and Texas. Some eggs may have been repackaged and sold under other labels, potentially reaching additional states.

What’s Being Recalled?

The affected products include various free-range eggs in 12- and 18-count cartons, as well as larger wholesale pallets. Key identifiers:

• Sell By Dates (for some white egg variants): Aug. 7, 2025 – Oct. 16, 2025.
• All cartons are stamped with Black Sheep Egg Company and the address 400 S Memorial Drive, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476.

Additionally, on October 16, Kenz Henz (Santa Fe, Texas) recalled its 12-count “Grade AA Large Pasture Raised Eggs” sourced from Black Sheep. These were sold at Houston-area retailers like H-E-B, Kroger, Arlan’s Market, and Food King. Identifiers: UPC 86949400030, Julian dates 241–244 and 246–247 (late August to early September 2025).

Why the EGG Recall?

An FDA inspection in September 2025 at Black Sheep’s facility detected 40 positive environmental samples for seven strains of Salmonella bacteria. While no illnesses have been directly linked to these specific eggs yet, Salmonella can cause severe foodborne illness. This follows a separate August 2025 outbreak tied to another brand (Country Eggs) that sickened 95 people across 14 states, highlighting ongoing concerns in the egg supply chain.

Health Risks and Symptoms

Salmonella infections typically hit within 6 hours to 6 days of exposure and last up to a week. Common symptoms include:

• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Stomach cramps
• Vomiting and dehydration

Most healthy adults recover without treatment, but high-risk individuals may need hospitalization. If you’ve eaten these eggs and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately. Pregnant people, infants, and the elderly should be especially vigilant.

What Should You Do?

• Don’t eat, sell, or serve the recalled eggs. Toss them in a sealed bag or return to the store for a full refund.
• Clean thoroughly: Wash hands, utensils, counters, and fridge shelves with hot, soapy water. Use a disinfectant like diluted bleach on surfaces.
• Check labels: Even if your eggs look fine, verify the UPC, dates, and brand.
• Report issues: Call the FDA at 1-888-SAFEFOOD or visit their site to report problems.

For the full FDA advisory and updates, head to fda.gov. This recall highlights the importance of cooking eggs to 160°F and practicing safe food handling amid rising avian flu and supply pressures. Stay safe, America – your breakfast shouldn’t come with a side of worry.

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