A multistate Salmonella outbreak has prompted a major egg recall, affecting consumers and restaurants across the United States. The outbreak, linked to large brown cage-free eggs distributed by Country Eggs, LLC of Lucerne Valley, California, has resulted in 95 reported illnesses across 14 states as of August 2025. Among those affected, 18 people have required hospitalization, though no deaths have been reported.
The recalled eggs were sold under three primary brand names: Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, and Nijiya Markets and were distributed to grocery stores and food service distributors in California and Nevada between June 16 and July 9, 2025. The products include eggs with specific sell-by dates ranging from July 1 to September 18, 2025, and are marked with the code “CA 7695” on their cartons. Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have advised consumers and businesses to discard or return any recalled eggs and thoroughly sanitize surfaces that may have come into contact with them.
Salmonella contamination in eggs typically occurs through two primary pathways. First, bacteria can be present on the exterior of egg shells, often due to contact with bird droppings after laying. Second, and more critically, Salmonella can infiltrate eggs internally during their formation within hens, even before shells develop. While commercial eggs are typically washed and sanitized during processing, internal contamination remains a risk, as evidenced by this outbreak.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection usually appear within 6 hours to 6 days after exposure and include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. While most healthy adults recover within a week without medical intervention, vulnerable populations, such as children under 5, adults over 65, and immunocompromised individuals, are at risk of severe complications requiring hospitalization. Health experts emphasize proper handling and cooking of eggs to mitigate risks, recommending thorough cooking until both yolks and whites are firm and avoiding consumption of raw or undercooked egg products.
Although distribution was limited to grocery outlets and food service distributors in California and Nevada, illnesses connected to this outbreak have been reported in multiple states across the country, including: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
The FDA and CDC continue to investigate the outbreak, and consumers are urged to stay informed through official updates and adhere to recommended safety guidelines.
