Several people have already suffered harm following the sudden recall of certain egg products believed to pose a deadly risk. The company’s swift action has sparked growing concern.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs.
As health experts continue to look into the outbreak, more details about the source have come to light. On June 6, 2025, the August Egg Company issued a recall for its eggs. The recall affects both organic and cage-free brown varieties.
These eggs can be identified by a Julian Date ranging from “32” to “126,” along with plant codes “P-6562” or “CA-5330” printed on the side of the carton.
The packaging, made from fiber or plastic, was sold in stores under various brand names such as Clover, First Street, Nulaid, O Organics, Marketside, Raleys, Simple Truth, Sun Harvest, and Sunnyside.
The recalled cage-free and organic brown eggs had sell-by dates between March 4 and June 4, 2025. These were sent to stores in California and Nevada, including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs.
Walmart stores in nine states — California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois — also received the eggs, with sell-by dates stretching to June 19, 2025.
Anyone who bought these recalled eggs should either throw them away or take them back to the store. So far, 79 people in the listed states have gotten sick. Officials say more people could be sick in other places too, and the actual number may be much higher than what’s been reported.
With more information coming out, the size of the recall has now been confirmed. August Egg Company is recalling 1.7 million dozen eggs. These eggs might carry Salmonella.
As concern grows over the recalled products, many are now focusing on the dangers tied to this infection. Salmonella, also known as salmonellosis, is caused by Salmonella bacteria and can lead to diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
This infection can cause serious health problems — especially for young children, older adults, and people with weak immune systems. People who catch Salmonella usually deal with symptoms like fever, upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea — sometimes with blood.
Though rare, the bacteria can move into the blood and lead to serious issues such as infections in the heart, arteries, or joints. Symptoms usually begin between 6 hours and 6 days after the bacteria is swallowed. Most people start to feel better on their own within 4 to 7 days.
However, young children, older adults, and those with weak immune systems may become very sick and need to see a doctor or go to the hospital. Once the symptoms and health risks are understood, it’s also important to know how dangerous this illness can be in rare situations.
Though it’s very rare, Salmonella can lead to death if it spreads through the body or causes sepsis. Each year, over one million people in the United States get sick from this infection, with about 26,500 ending up in the hospital. Out of all these cases, around 420 people die from it every year.
Given how dangerous Salmonella can be in rare cases, it’s helpful to know that most people do recover without needing medical treatment.
Salmonella often clears up by itself within a few days. Drinking lots of fluids is important to avoid getting dehydrated. To lower your chances of getting sick, practice safe food handling and always wash your hands after being around animals.
The FDA is working closely with the company to find out if the eggs were sent to more places. They will share new updates as soon as more details come in.
The egg recall has caused many people to get sick and prompted an investigation across several states. Salmonella infections can be mild for some but dangerous for others, especially children, older adults, and those with weak immune systems.
It is important to recognize the symptoms early, handle food safely, and stay hydrated. If you have any of the recalled eggs at home, make sure to throw them out or return them to the store.
