Happy Hens eggs are being recalled in relation to the Ramona Family Market Salmonella outbreak, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). There are 23 people sick in this outbreak, with seven hospitalizations. Illness onset dates range from June 21 through August 16, 2026. This outbreak is considered ongoing and could still grow.
The recalled Happy Hens eggs include in-shell organic eggs of all grades and sizes. The egg handler code is CA-0677. The lot/date codes are 223 Sell by Sep 10, 226 Sell by Sep 13, and 237 Sell by Sep 24. The brand name is Happy Hens. The package sizes that are recalled include 1 dozen carton, 18 count carton, 20 count flats, and 30 count flats at the consumer level. At the food service level, the eggs are packaged in 15 dozen cases that contain 6 flats with 30 eggs each.
The eggs were distributed to restaurants, grocery store, and farmers markets in Southern California and the Central coast, and were also available for sale at the Happy Hens farm in Ramona, California. CDPH is partnering with local health jurisdictions to remove these items, and the FDA and CDFA are supporting the company with guidance and resources to eliminate the pathogen and prevent future outbreaks.
If you purchased these eggs, do not eat them, serve them, or sell them to others. You can throw them away in a secure trash can with a tight fitting lid after first wrapping or double bagging them so other people can’t see them, or you can take them back to the store where you bought them for a full refund, or contact your distributor for a return.
If you ate these eggs, especially if they were eaten raw or undercooked, monitor your health for the symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning for the next week. If you do get sick, see your doctor.
