Nationwide Egg Recall Issued Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers, retailers, and distributors to avoid eating, selling, or serving eggs from Black Sheep Egg Company due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The recall initially involved specific lots of Black Sheep Egg Company-branded Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs and has since expanded to include products distributed to other companies.

The initial recall, initiated by Black Sheep Egg Company of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, encompasses 12- and 18-count cartons of their branded Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs. These eggs bear Best By dates ranging from August 22, 2025, through October 31, 2025, and are identifiable by UPC codes 860010568507 and 860010568538. Black Sheep Egg Company also distributed eggs to other companies in Arkansas and Missouri between July 9, 2025, and September 17, 2025. These recipient companies may have repackaged the eggs, and it is possible that these products have been further distributed to additional states.

More recently, on October 16, 2025, Kenz Henz of Santa Fe, Texas, issued its own recall for 12-count packages of Kenz Henz brand “Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs.” These eggs were sourced from Black Sheep Egg Company and are also subject to potential Salmonella contamination. The Kenz Henz recalled product was sold in retail stores in Houston, Texas. These specific recalled eggs are packaged in 12-count cartons with UPC code 86949400030. They are marked with Julian dates 241 through 244 and 246 through 247, corresponding to best-by dates of October 11-14 and October 16-17.

Salmonella infection can cause serious health issues. Symptoms typically appear 12 to 72 hours after consumption and include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, lasting about four to seven days. Individuals at higher risk for severe illness include young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers in possession of the recalled eggs are urged not to consume, sell, or serve them. It is recommended to thoroughly clean and sanitize any surfaces, containers, or utensils that may have come into contact with the recalled eggs to prevent cross-contamination. Consumers should check their refrigerators for these products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. If eggs were stored without their original packaging and their recall status is uncertain, they should be discarded. Basic food safety practices, such as washing hands and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs and raw egg-containing foods, are also advised.

The FDA is continuing to gather information regarding the distribution of these products and will provide updates as more details become available. Consumers experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection after consuming eggs should consult a healthcare provider.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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