Country Eggs LLC Recalls Products Amid Salmonella Outbreak Affecting 95 People Across 14 States
Country Eggs LLC has recalled large, brown cage-free eggs and suspended production due to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 95 people in 14 states since January.
Overview
- Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, California, has recalled large, brown cage-free "sunshine yolks" or "omega-3 golden yolks" eggs and suspended production due to a salmonella outbreak.
- The salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 95 people across 14 states since January, with 18 individuals requiring hospitalization, though most recover within four to seven days.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation linked Country Eggs LLC as a common supplier, with recalled products delivered to grocery stores and food service distributors from June 16 through July 9.
- Recalled cage-free products in California and Nevada have sell-by dates ranging from "7/1/25" through "9/16/25", with California reporting the majority of the salmonella cases.
- Consumers are advised to check refrigerators for recalled eggs, dispose of them, or return them to stores for a refund to prevent further spread of salmonella poisoning symptoms like diarrhea and fever.
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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on providing essential public health information without employing loaded language or selective emphasis. They present the facts of the salmonella outbreak, the egg recall, and health guidance directly, allowing readers to understand the situation without editorial influence.
"A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened at least 95 people across the U.S."
USA TODAY"At least 95 people in more than a dozen states have been sickened since January in an outbreak of salmonella poisoning tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials said Thursday."
ABC News"The CDC warns that children under 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems may have more severe illnesses that require treatment."
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Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps. Most people recover within four to seven days. However, infections can be severe and require hospitalization, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
The recalled products are large, brown cage-free eggs labeled as "sunshine yolks" or "omega-3 golden yolks," packed in cartons with the code CA 7695 and sell-by dates ranging from July 1 through September 16, 2025. Brand names include Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, Nijiya Markets, and Country Eggs.
At least 95 people across 14 states have been sickened since January 2025, with 18 hospitalizations reported. The outbreak affects states including California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Consumers should check their refrigerators for the recalled eggs and either throw them away or return them to the store for a full refund. Surfaces and items that may have come into contact with the eggs should be washed thoroughly with hot soapy water, and consumers should watch for symptoms of salmonella poisoning.
Country Eggs LLC has recalled the affected eggs and suspended production while investigations by the FDA and the company continue to identify the source of the contamination.
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