Black Sheep Egg Company recalls eggs due to salmonella

You might want to rethink what you have for breakfast in the morning.

An egg producer recalled several cartons of its free-range large eggs due to salmonella contamination.

Black Sheep Egg Company initiated the recall after 40 environmental samples tested positive for the bacteria at its processing facility, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Here’s what you need to know about which egg products fall under the recall.

Which Black Sheep Egg Company eggs did the FDA recall?

The Arkansas-based Black Sheep Egg Company distributed the affected eggs to other companies in Arkansas and Missouri from July 9, 2025, to Sept. 17, 2025, with UPC codes 860010568507 and 860010568538, according to the FDA.

The products affected include 12-count and 18-count Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs.

The FDA notes that the eggs could have been distributed to other states, and it is possible that more states could be impacted in the recall.

The FDA notes in a separate recall announcement that Black Sheep Egg Company is the second egg distributor to recall their eggs due to salmonella this month, as Kenz Henz recalled their 12-count “Pastured Raised Eggs.”

What should consumers do if they have the recalled Black Sheep Egg Company eggs?

The FDA is warning people not to eat, serve or sell the eggs.

Those who have the eggs are strongly urged to sanitize and clean the surfaces or containers that the eggs may have touched.

Additionally, consumers are advised throw away the recalled eggs or return them to their place of purchase.

Those with questions should contact the company by phone at 1 (409)-457-5934 between Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.