Archive · 8 Jun 2025
1.7 Million Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Outbreak
Some eggs have germs called Salmonella that can make people sick.
Because of this, August Egg Company is taking back about 1.7 million eggs.
These eggs were sold between February and May in stores like Walmart and Safeway in a few states.
People who ate the eggs might get sick with tummy troubles and fever.
So far, lots of people have gotten sick, and some have even needed to go to the hospital.
The CDC and FDA are telling people to throw away the eggs or return them to the store.
August Egg Company recalled 1.7 million brown cage-free and organic eggs.
The recall is due to a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak.
79 illnesses and 21 hospitalizations have been reported across seven states.
Eggs were distributed across nine states, including California, Nevada, and Washington.
Consumers are advised to discard or return recalled eggs to the point of purchase.
- Who
- August Egg Company recalled 1.7 million brown cage-free and certified organic eggs.
- What
- August Egg Company recalled approximately 1.7 million eggs due to a Salmonella outbreak, affecting consumers.
- When
- Eggs were sold between February 3 and May 15, 2025.
- Where
- Eggs were distributed across nine states: Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington, and Wyoming.
- Why
- Due to a Salmonella outbreak linked to Salmonella Enteritidis.
- Eggs Recalled
- 1.7 million
- Company Involved
- August Egg Company
- States Affected
- Nine
- Reported Sick
- 79
- Hospitalized
- 21
- Outbreak Cause
- Salmonella Enteritidis
