FDA Recalls 6 Million Eggs over Salmonella Contamination—Here’s What You Need to Know Now

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled over 6 million eggs made by the Black Sheep Egg Company after it was revealed that the eggs may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause digestive issues. Below, we break down what you need to know about the egg recall, including what to do if you purchased one of the contaminated packages.

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What to know about the egg recall

Earlier this week, the FDA announced that it had found traces of salmonella in the batches of eggs it received from Black Sheep Egg Company’s warehouse in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. 

“FDA initiated an inspection at Black Sheep Egg Company’s egg processing facility and collected environmental samples. Of the samples collected, 40 environmental samples were positive for salmonella including seven different strains of salmonella. Some of these strains are known to cause human illness,” the press release reads. 

Currently, the 12-count and 18-count Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs with either a UPC code of 860010568507 or 860010568538 are the only ones affected. These batches will have a best-by date between August 22 and October 31, 2025. 

As of publication, it’s believed that the outbreak is contained to Texas. However, packages of the eggs were sent to Arkansas and Missouri, so the FDA is warning people in those states to take precautions as well. 

What to do if you bought the contaminated eggs

The FDA’s advice for anyone worried they bought the eggs? “Check your refrigerators for these products and throw them away or return to place of purchase. If you stored the eggs without the original packaging and can’t tell if it is part of this recall, throw them away.” 

The FDA recommends restaurants and retailers refrain from selling the products and advises disposing of them as soon as possible. Also recommended: “carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that the recalled eggs touched.” This includes silverware, prepping stations and utensils 

To learn how to properly clean them, visit the FDA’s guide here. 

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What to know about salmonella

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause diarrhea, stomach pains, fever, nausea, vomiting and headaches, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 

It’s the most common form of bacterial food poisoning in the country and it normally occurs after someone consumes contaminated water, unpasteurized milk, raw egg and undercooked poultry or meat. 

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Aside from consumption, people can also get salmonella from not washing their hands while cooking or by coming into close contact with an animal or person carrying the bacteria. 

To diagnose salmonella, medical professionals will order a stool sample or a blood test and upon confirmation they will prescribe patients an antibiotic. Symptoms normally last four to seven days, and according to Cleveland Clinic “Out of millions of salmonella infections in the U.S. each year, only 420 people die from it.”