"Bacteria Concern: Recall of Eggs in Multiple States"

Eggs Recalled Over Bacteria Concerns in Several States

Paying attention to the proteins we put in our bodies pays off, as recent research confirmed. With 85% of Americans looking to increase their protein intake this year, the humble egg remains a solid choice, providing essential amino acids to boost the body. However, for residents in certain regions of the country, there is now a new reason to think twice before cracking open a few eggs for a meal at home.

Late Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety advisory warning that Black Sheep Egg Company, based in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, has recalled an undisclosed number of 12- and 18-count cartons of "Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs." An FDA inspection revealed seven strains of Salmonella across 40 environmental samples collected at the company’s processing facility, some of which are known to cause illness. Although the firm may not be the source of an ongoing outbreak, caution is advised.

Black Sheep Egg Company has notified its direct customers, but the FDA decided to issue the advisory to further alert the public. The products were sold through retailers such as Hays Supermarkets and Food Smart, as well as online via Harps Food Store. The affected eggs were distributed to other companies that may have repackaged and resold them in Arkansas and Missouri between July 9, 2025, and September 17, 2025. Updates on the distribution of the product will be provided as information becomes available.

Identifying the Recalled Eggs

• "Best By" dates between 08/22/2025 through 10/31/2025
• UPC Codes: 860010568507 and 860010568538

Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically appear within 12 to 72 hours after exposure and can include diarrhea, fever, nausea, headache, and stomach pain. The most severe cases usually occur in young children, seniors, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers are warned not to eat, sell, or serve these eggs. If you have them in your fridge, the FDA recommends either discarding them or returning them to the place of purchase. Make sure to thoroughly clean and sanitize any surfaces they may have come into contact with, including your hands, following the FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice.

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