More than 6 million eggs recalled from the market: The risk of Salmonella triggers alarms

A total of 6,274,980 units of eggs, equivalent to 522,915 dozen, produced by Black Sheep Egg Company, LLC, were recalled due to a possible risk of Salmonella contamination, according to a classification notice issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA posted on its website on October 14 a “Class I” classification notice regarding the recall of six different products from Black Sheep Egg Company. The “Class I” classification implies that there is a “reasonable probability” that consumption of the eggs “will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

The products were sold in six states of the country in retail and wholesale establishments of Arkansas and Missouri, as well as in wholesale establishments in California, Indiana, Michigan and Texas.

How to Identify Recalled Black Sheep Egg Company Eggs

The recall includes 10 lots of eggs for a total of 522,915 dozen due to Salmonella contamination.

• Large Brown Eggs (Grade A):

Code H-0047-2026: Boxes of 12 units (UPC: 860010568507). Quantity: 23,625 dozen.

Code H-0048-2026: Boxes of 18 units (UPC: 860010568538). Quantity: 16,245 dozen.

Affected Codes: Julian Date 190 (Consume/Sale before 08/22/2025) to Julian Date 260 (Consume/Sale before 10/31/2025).

• Brown Eggs (Grade AA):

Code H-0049-2026: Large, in loose boxes (15 dozen). Quantity: 20,625 dozen.

Code H-0050-2026: Medium, in loose boxes (15 dozen). Quantity: 14,220 dozen.

Code H-0051-2026: Large, on open pallets (900 dz/pallet). Largest quantity: 288,900 dozen.

Code H-0052-2026: Medium, on open pallets (900 dz/pallet). Quantity: 58,500 dozen.

Affected Codes (Loose Boxes): Julian Date 190 (Consume before 08/22/2025) to Julian Date 260 (Consume before 10/31/2025).

Affected Codes (Pallets): Julian Date 190 (Sale before 08/07/2025) to Julian Date 260 (Sale before 10/16/2025).

• White Eggs (Grade AA):

Code H-0053-2026: Large, on open pallets (900 dz/pallet). Quantity: 7,200 dozen.

Code H-0054-2026: Medium, on open pallets (900 dz/pallet). Quantity: 46,800 dozen.

Code H-0055-2026: Large, in boxes of 12 units. Quantity: 23,400 dozen.

Code H-0056-2026: Medium, in boxes of 18 units. Quantity: 23,400 dozen.

Affected Codes: They match the Julian date ranges for brown eggs (Best/Sale before 08/07/2025 to 10/31/2025, depending on packaging).

¿What are the symptoms of Salmonella infection?

Salmonella is a bacteria that causes potentially serious and, in rare cases, fatal infections.

Healthy people can overcome the disease without complications, while for those with weakened immune systems, older adults, young children and pregnant women, the risks can be greater and even cause havoc.

Among the common symptoms of salmonellosis that appear after consuming contaminated food are: fever, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

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