FDA Just Announced Recall on More Than 6 Million Eggs Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Check your refrigerator ASAP!

KEY POINTS

• Black Sheep Egg Company recalls brown eggs in six states for possible Salmonella contamination.

• The 12- and 18-count cartons affected have best-by dates from August through October 2025.

• No illnesses yet, but the FDA warns the recall could expand; return or dispose of recalled eggs.

A recall was just announced on brown eggs sold in two states, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to a potential Salmonella contamination.

The recall currently impacts 12-count and 18-count cartons of Black Sheep Egg Company’s Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs, Large Grade AA White Eggs and Medium Grade AA White Eggs. Larger pallets of medium and large Grade AA Brown Eggs are also included in the recall.

The recalled cartons carry best-by dates of August 22 through October 31, 2025, and a UPC of 860010568507 or 860010568538. The eggs were sold in retail locations in Arkansas and Missouri from July 9 through September 17, 2025 and distributed to wholesalers in California, Indiana, Mississippi and Texas.

While there are currently no reports of Salmonella infection connected to this recall, those with the affected eggs on hand are urged to dispose of them or return them to their place of purchase for a possible refund. Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) can be serious for children, immunocompromised individuals, elderly adults and for those who are pregnant. Consult with a health care professional if you are experiencing any symptoms of this foodborne illness, such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or headaches.

According to the FDA, this recall may expand and include more products. EatingWell will continue to update with the latest information. 

The FDA has classified this recall as "Class I," meaning it's reasonable to assume that eating any of the affected eggs "will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."

Black Sheep Egg Company

• Product Name: Free Range Grade A Brown Eggs

• Date of Recall: 9/19/2025, followed by an updated announcement on 10/14/25

• UPC Codes: 860010568507 and 860010568538

• Best By Dates: 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025 

How To Identify the Recalled Eggs

The Black Sheep Egg Company recall affects two different types of eggs directly available to consumers:

• Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs, 12-count cartons (UPC: 860010568507)

• Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs, 18-count cartons (UPC: 860010568538)

It also affects the following types of eggs, which were sent on to distributors who may have repackaged them:

• Free Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs

• Free Range Grade AA Medium Brown Eggs

• Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs

• Free Range Grade AA Medium White Eggs

Right now, we know that the eggs were sent to wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri, as well as wholesale and broker locations in Mississippi, Texas, California, and Indiana. When we learn more about which states received the contaminated eggs and which retailers sold them, we'll update our story.

What To Do Next

You should not eat any potentially contaminated eggs. If you have recalled eggs in your refrigerator, throw them away or return them to the grocery store and request a refund. If you store eggs without the original packaging and don't know if yours are part of this recall, a safe option is to throw them away.Then, carefully clean any surfaces that the recalled eggs touched using a sanitizer solution. This process is different than everyday cleaning! To avoid spreading salmonella, follow the CDC's steps for cleaning your refrigerator.

If you think you have symptoms of a salmonella infection after eating recalled eggs, contact your healthcare provider ASAP. In most cases, people infected with salmonella will develop symptoms 12 to 72 hours after infection. (Expect typical "food poisoning" symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.) The illness lasts four to seven days, and most healthy adults will recover without treatment.

However, children under five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems may experience more severe symptoms. To report an illness, use the FDA's Industry and Consumer Assistance tool.