Egg Recall 2025: Nationwide Salmonella Alert Expands to 9 States

Egg Recall 2025 has sparked a coast-to-coast food-safety warning after Salmonella Enteritidis was traced to shell eggs packed by the August Egg Company. As of 7 June 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms 79 illnesses and 21 hospitalizations, prompting a recall of roughly 1.7 million eggs distributed in nine U.S. states.

Affected States and Carton Codes

The recall covers the following states; shoppers there should look for plant codes P-6562 or CA5330 and sell-by dates between 4 March 2025 and 19 June 2025:

• The state of California
• Washington
• Nevada
• Arizona
• Wyoming
• New Mexico
• Nebraska
• Indiana
• Illinois

Brands and Where They Were Sold

Both conventional and organic dozen-packs were shipped under several private-label names. Retail channels confirmed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include:

• Retail giant Walmart (sold under the Marketside label)
• Northern-California-based grocer Raley’s
• Value-focused chain Food 4 Less
• Safeway, Smart & Final, Lucky, FoodMaxx, Ralphs and additional regional outlets

Why Salmonella Is a Serious Threat

Salmonella Enteritidis can trigger high fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea within 12–72 hours of consumption. The infection usually resolves in a week, but the World Health Organization notes that children under five, seniors and immunocompromised individuals face higher risks of dehydration and invasive complications.

“Laboratory results show the outbreak strain in multiple patient samples matches the strain found at the packing facility,” the CDC’s outbreak alert states.

Public-Health Guidance

Health officials emphasize the following precautions:

• Immediately throw away or return any eggs that match the recalled lot codes.
• Sanitize cutting boards, utensils and countertops that came into contact with the eggs.
• Watch for common signs of Salmonella—fever, nausea, stomach pain—and seek prompt medical care if they appear.

Additional food-safety tips are available from the CDC Food Safety portal.

Company Action and Next Steps

The Hilmar, California-based August Egg Company has halted fresh-egg sales and redirected remaining inventory to pasteurization. FDA inspectors are sampling environmental swabs, while state officials are tracing distribution routes to identify any secondary retailers.

In Summary

This Egg Recall 2025 underscores how quickly foodborne pathogens can spread through complex supply chains. By following the latest CDC and FDA advice, consumers can reduce exposure, protect vulnerable family members and help curb the outbreak’s impact.