The number four outbreak of 2025 is the Vega Farms Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 63 people in California as of December 5, 2025. Thirteen people have been hospitalized because they are so sick. The outbreak has not been updated since then. The California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Food and Agriculture are working together to investigate this outbreak. After identifying the supplier of the eggs, both agencies conducted an inspection of Vega Farms. Multiple environmental and egg samples tested positive for Salmonella. Whole genome sequencing showed that the Salmonella in at least one sample matched the strain found in patient isolates. The eggs were sold to restaurants, grocery stores, co-ops, and farmers markets in Northern … [Read more...]
Vega Farms Eggs Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 63 in California
A Vega Farms eggs Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak has sickened at least 63 people in California, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Thirteen poeple have been hospitalized because they are so sick. Those numbers are current as of December 5, 2025. Public health officials are warning consumers not to eat, serve, or sell the recalled in-shell eggs. The eggs were recalled on December 5, 2025. The recalled product is Vega Farms Brown Eggs with handler code 2136. The Julian date (a 3-digit number from 001 to 365 that corresponds to the day of the year) is 328 and before. The sell by dates are 12-22-25 and earlier. The package sizes are 1 dozen cartons and 30 egg flats at the retail level, and 15 dozen cases that contain 6 flats of 30 eggs each at the … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Against Consuming Black Sheep Egg For Salmonella
The FDA is warning consumers about consuming Black Sheep Company eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The FDA has stated that they do not have information available at this time to suggest that this firm is the source of an ongoing outbreak. Black Sheep Egg Company recalled their 12 and 18 count cartons of Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs with best by dates of 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025 on September 29, 2025. One of the issues with this recall is that they distributed eggs to other companies in Kansas and Missouri that may have repackaged them. On October 16, 2025, Kenz Henz of Santa Fe, Texas recalled 12 count packages of their Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs that they received from Black Sheep Egg Company. These eggs were sold in retail … [Read more...]
Kenz Henz Eggs Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Kenz Henz Eggs are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these eggs. The recalling firm is Kenz Henz of Santa Fe, Texas. These eggs were sold at the retail level in Houston, Texas. The recalled product is Kenz Henz Grade AA Large Eggs that are packaged in a 12 count carton. The UPC number that is stamped on the carton is 86949400030. A Julian date of 241 (Aug 30) to 244 (Sep 2) and 246 (Sep 4) to 247 (Sep 5) along with a best by date of 10/11 to 10/14 and 10/16 to 10/17 is stamped on the side. The FDA initiated an inspection at Black Sheep Egg Company's egg processing facility and collected environmental samples. Forty of those samples were positive for Salmonella. There … [Read more...]
Black Sheep Shell Eggs Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Black Sheep shell eggs are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall is the result of an inspection at the company's egg processing facility and positive environmental samples. Of the samples collected, 40 were positive for Salmonella, including seven different strains. Some of these strains cause human illness. FDA "does not have information at this time to suggest that this firm is the source of an ongoing outbreak." The recalled products include Black Sheep Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs with best by dates of 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025. The eggs are packaged in 12 and 18 count cartons. The UPC number for the 12 count cartons is 860010568507, and and the UPC number for the 18 count cartons is 860010568538. The label pictured above is an example … [Read more...]
Country Eggs Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 95 in 14 States
A Country Eggs Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 95 people in 14 states, according to the CDC. Country Eggs has recalled large brown cage free "sunshine yolks" or "omega-3 golden yolks eggs" that were sold in California and Nevada. This outbreak was first added to the FDA's CORE Outbreak Investigation Table in April 2025. The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (73), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Nevada (3), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (3). Illness onset dates range from January 7, 2025 to July 26, 2025. The patient age range is from 1 to 91 years. Of the 80 people who gave information about their health to public officials, 18 have been hospitalized. State … [Read more...]
Prep Chef Pulled Pork Recalled For Undeclared Soy, Fish, Eggs
Prep Chef Pulled Pork and Prep Chef BBQ Pulled Pork & Gouda Mac and Cheese Burrito Filling are being recalled because they were made with soy, fish, and eggs, three of the major food allergens, that are not declared on the product labels as required. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Roth Premium Foods of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Them ready to eat pulled pork and burrito filling products were produced between April 3 and July 9, 2025. The recalled products include: 16 ounce plastic trays containing “Prep Chef PULLED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE” with “Best … [Read more...]
Deadly August Egg Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 134 Sick
The deadly August Egg Salmonella outbreak has ended with 134 people sick in ten states, according to the CDC. This is an increase of 55 more patients and three more states since the last update on June 5, 2025. The new states are Colorado, Kansas, and Utah. The case count by state is: Arizona (8), California (109), Colorado (2), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Nebraska (2), New Jersey (2), Nevada (4), Utah (1), and Washington (4). The patient age range is from 1 to 90 years. Illness onset dates ranged from February 24, 2025 to June 6, 2025. Of the 112 people who gave information to public health investigators, 38 were hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 34%, much higher than the typical rate of 20% for a Salmonella outbreak. The person who died lived in California. Of the 41 … [Read more...]
FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table Updated
The FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table has been updated to include two outbreaks that have been solved. There are eight investigations on the Table; only three are unsolved. The first outbreak on the Table is also the newest: The Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak linked to Emek Pistachio Cream. The case count by state is: Minnesota (3), New Jersey (1). One person has been hospitalized. At least three of the four patients ate this product at the same restaurant in Minnesota. The second outbreak is the Salmonella Montevideo outbreak linked to recalled Bedner cucumbers that has sickened at least 45 people in 18 states. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (6), Georgia (7), Illinois (4), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs in on August Egg Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the August Egg Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 79 people in 15 states. The eggs, sold under several different brand names, have been recalled. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (63), Kentucky (1), Nebraska (2), New Jersey (2), Nevada (4), and Washington (4). The patient age range is from 1 to 90 years. Illness onset dates range from February 24, 2025 to May 17, 2025. Sixty-one people gave information to investigators,; 21 have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 34%, which is much higher than the standard 20% hospitalization rate for Salmonella outbreaks. The recalled eggs are brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs. They have a printed Julian Date between "32" and "126" followed by a plant code … [Read more...]
