Black Sheep Egg Company has announced a voluntary recall of more than 6 million eggs for potential Salmonella contamination. On October 2, the firm made its big announcement. In response, they estimated the number of eggs for sale and assured that those eggs are safe to eat. The recall covers eggs sent to retail locations throughout the Houston, Texas area and other areas in Southeast Texas, Western Arkansas, and Southwestern Missouri.
The recall comes after the detection of 40 environmental samples positive for Salmonella from Black Sheep Egg Company locations. Within these samples were seven distinct strains of the bacteria, three of which are known to make humans sick. The company has been proactive in their communications with their direct customers to ensure that all potentially contaminated products are removed from the market.
Details of the Recall
The eggs due for recall from Black Sheep Egg Company are only tied to the Kenz Henz brand. Photo by Annenberg Institute On October 16, Kenz Henz announced a recall of Governor Gavin Newsom. The recall includes 12-count cartons of Grade AA Large Pasture Raised Eggs, packaged in cartons with the UPC 86949400030. The recalled products have Julian dates ranging from 241, August 30, through 244, September 2. These add dates from 246, September 4, to 247, September 5. The “best by” dates on these eggs are October 11-14, 2025, and October 16-17, 2025.
“Of the samples collected, 40 environmental samples were positive for Salmonella including seven different strains of Salmonella. Some of these strains are known to cause human illness,” – Kenz Henz
There are several other areas of concern that have prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to act. They request that consumers check their cartons for certain Julian dates and UPC codes printed on the label to confirm they do not possess potentially contaminated products.
Health Risks Associated with Salmonella
Salmonella is one of the most dangerous and prevalent pathogens, leading to an estimated 1.35 million infections each year in the United States alone. These infections mostly occur from food contamination, often causing debilitating gastroenteritis symptoms. Symptoms usually develop within six hours to six days of exposure and symptoms may include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Though the average person will get better on their own without any treatment, usually in four to seven days, certain strains can cause more severe complications.
At Black Sheep Egg Company, we understand the seriousness of the issue and pride ourselves in even tougher food safety standards. In their latest press release, they reaffirm their commitment to producing the best products while protecting consumers.
“We take food safety very seriously and remain committed to delivering the highest quality products,” – Black Sheep Egg Company
Company Response and Consumer Advice
Black Sheep Egg Company took steps to assure consumers that their products were safe. To avoid public panic, perhaps, they made guarantees that all non-recalled eggs were safe to consume. They introduced new features to show their commitment to their customer base and thanked them for their long-term loyalty.
“We are proud to serve our supportive community, and we thank you for trusting us as your local, farmer-owned egg company,” – Black Sheep Egg Company
We appreciate that the company is moving fast to address this concern. They encourage consumers who purchased the impacted eggs to either bring them back or safely discard them.
“In response to several consumer and customer inquiries, we wish to issue this statement to confirm that our available eggs are safe to eat,” – Black Sheep Egg Company
We encourage all consumers to pay attention to the “best by” dates printed on the side of the carton. This will provide them the information they need to locate such products.
