Today, August Egg Company, based in Hilmar, California, recalled more than 1.7 million eggs. This voluntary recall comes because there is potential for this product to be contaminated with salmonella. The recall affects brown cage-free and brown organic eggs. These eggs will be placed out across nine states from Feb. 3 – May 15, 2025. This action is in direct response to a deadly salmonella outbreak. A total of at least 79 people have gotten sick, including 21 who had to be hospitalized.
The sell-by dates for the recalled eggs are from March 4, 2025, to June 4, 2025. Consumers could have bought these potentially contaminated products at any number of retailers, including but not limited to Walmart, Food 4 Less, and Safeway. As the situation evolves, the company is working diligently to ensure consumer safety and prevent similar incidents in the future.
August Egg Company’s new internal food safety team is digging into their operations. Their goal is to identify places where they can do better. The new company focuses on food safety. As artists, they do everything they can to maintain uncompromising excellence in their craft.
“This recall has been initiated due to possible Salmonella enteritidis contamination, which poses a health risk. With that in mind, we believe it is appropriate out of an abundance of caution to conduct this voluntary recall, as consumers may still have these eggs in their homes.” – August Egg Company
Symptoms of a salmonella infection include fever, abdominal cramping, diarrhea and vomiting. The majority of people will recover without treatment in 4 to 7 days. The startup stresses that it’s vital to keep a close watch on your health and contact a medical professional right away if any symptoms occur.
August Egg Company voluntarily recalled eggs that are the subject of this warning. They diverted all the eggs from the impacted processing plant to an egg-breaking plant. There, the eggs will be pasteurized to remove any potential pathogens.
“It is important to know that when our processing plant identified this concern, we immediately began diverting all eggs from the plant to an egg-breaking facility, which pasteurizes the eggs and kills any pathogens.” – August Egg Company
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now formally announced the recall. This announcement is intended to notify all consumers and their retailers of the serious health risks associated with these contaminated eggs. The FDA is closely monitoring the situation and working with August Egg Company to ensure thorough communication throughout the recall process.
If you have purchased these recalled eggs, check your refrigerator immediately!
Use and care instructions
Dispose of any affected products immediately. Consumers may call August Egg Company for more information about the recall.
This incident highlights the need for strong food safety protocols to prevent this type of contamination and protect the health of Americans. August Egg Company are diligently considering the change and staying responsive with the fast-approaching deadline. Consumer awareness is key to limiting the reach of this massive recall.
