FDA Announces Recall on More Than 6 Million Eggs for Potential Salmonella Contamination

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall on 522,915 dozen eggs produced by Black Sheep Egg Company, LLC, due to a potential Salmonella contamination. The FDA initiated an inspection at Black Sheep Egg Company’s processing facility in September, which found 40 positive cases of seven different Salmonella strains. 

As of Oct. 14, the FDA has classified the recall for six different Black Sheep Egg Company products as “Class I,” meaning that there’s a “reasonable probability” that consuming the eggs “will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

How To Identify the Recalled Eggs

The contaminated eggs were sold at retail and wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri, as well as wholesale locations in California, Indiana, Michigan, and Texas.

The following products have been recalled:

• Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs
• Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs
• Free Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs
• Free Range Grade AA Medium Brown Egg
• Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs
• Free Range Grade AA Medium White Eggs

The products were sold in 12- and 18-count cartons and have best-by dates between Aug. 22, 2025, and Oct. 31, 2025. The recalled eggs can be identified by the Julian Date 190 and UPC 860010568507 or 860010568538.

What To Do if You Have the Recalled Eggs

If you have Black Sheep Egg Company’s recalled eggs, you should not consume them. While the FDA does not believe that these eggs are responsible for an ongoing Salmonella outbreak, the eggs are still unsafe to eat. Instead, throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

After throwing the eggs away, thoroughly disinfect any surface the eggs may have touched with hot soapy water. 

If you consumed the recalled eggs, you should monitor yourself for Salmonella symptoms, which usually begin within six hours to six days after eating the contaminated food. Common symptoms include stomach cramps, watery diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. 

Salmonella can infect anyone, but children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems may experience more serious symptoms that could require hospitalization. If you are experiencing any Salmonella symptoms, you should contact your healthcare provider.