Massive egg recall involves over 6 million eggs sold in multiple states

The Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans of an ongoing egg recall involving more than six million eggs over possible salmonella contamination. The recall applies to eggs produced by Black Sheep Egg Company of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and sold under different brand names.

The recall applies to two different packages of Black Sheep Egg Company brand cartons of free range large grade A brown eggs. Both packages feature best by dates between Aug. 22, 2025 and Oct. 31, 2025. The 12-count carton has the UPC 860010568507, while the 18-count carton has the UPC 860010568538.

Additionally, Kenz Henz, of Santa Fe, Texas, has recalled its 12-count cartons of grade AA large pasture-raised eggs with best by dates 10/11-10/14 and 10/16-10/17 and UPC 86949400030. Those eggs were sold in retail stores in Houston, Texas after being distributed to the company by Black Sheep Egg Company.

The FDA reports Black Sheep may have also distributed eggs to other companies in Arkansas and Missouri. From there, those companies may have repackaged the eggs for further distribution.

USA Today reports Black Sheep eggs were sold to distribution companies in Arkansas, California, Indiana, Missouri, and Texas and the FDA believes the eggs may have been sent to more states. The FDA says additional products may be added to the list.

The recalls come after testing of 40 environmental samples was positive for salmonella. Seven different strains of salmonella were found in the Black Sheep processing facility.

As of Oct. 17, no illnesses have been reported in connection to the concern.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious illness and can be fatal for older adults, those with weakened immune systems and young children. Symptoms of salmonella include: fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, according to the FDA. In rare cases, the organism can get into the bloodstream, causing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Symptoms can appear within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with salmonella.

If you have any of the recalled eggs in your home, the FDA advises consumers to throw them away immediately and not to eat, sell, or serve them. When handling the eggs, you should wash your hands, any utensils, and surfaces nearby with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs and raw egg-containing foods.