Recalled organic and cage-free brown eggs distributed by August Egg Company have the plant code number P-6562 or CA5330 printed on their carton or packaging.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Following a recent salmonella outbreak associated with a California egg producer, over 79 individuals have been affected, with 21 requiring hospitalization, according to statements from U.S. health authorities.
Consumers are advised to discard or return specific sell-by dates of organic and cage-free brown eggs from August Egg Company, distributed in nine states, as stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC report also indicates that the actual number of affected individuals may be higher, considering many cases of salmonella go unreported due to individuals recovering without medical intervention.
August Egg Company has voluntarily recalled 1.7 million dozen eggs potentially contaminated with salmonella, as disclosed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In response, the company redirected eggs to a pasteurization facility to eliminate any bacteria upon detection of possible contamination.
The affected eggs were sold under various brands such as Clover, First Street, Nulaid, O Organics, Marketside, Raleys, Simple Truth, Sun Harvest, and Sunnyside.
Distributed in California and Nevada, the recalled eggs featured sell-by dates between March 4, 2025, and June 4, 2025, at multiple retail outlets including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raley’s, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs.
Furthermore, Walmart stores in Nevada, California, and seven other states were impacted, with varying sell-by dates ranging from March 4, 2025, to June 19, 2025.
According to a recent CDC report, health officials identified two illness sub-clusters associated with the consumption of eggs at specific locations or events, indicating a source of contamination.
Last month, San Diego health officials documented 37 cases of salmonella among individuals who dined at a local restaurant, with investigations ongoing to determine the outbreak’s origin.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with recovery typically occurring within a week. However, vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe complications.
To identify recalled eggs, consumers are advised to check for the plant code numbers P-6562 or CA5330 on the packaging, as highlighted by the FDA.
