Nearly 100 people across 14 states have become ill in a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs, according to a food safety alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency reports that 95 individuals have been infected with the same strain of Salmonella, with 18 requiring hospitalization. No deaths have been reported so far. Most cases are concentrated in California, which accounts for 73 of the reported illnesses.
The outbreak has been traced to Large Brown Cage Free “Sunshine Yolks” eggs distributed by Country Eggs, LLC. The company issued a recall of these eggs on August 27, 2025. Further details about the recalled products can be found in the CDC’s outbreak notice at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/eggs-08-25/index.html.
Health officials urge consumers not to eat, sell, or serve any of the recalled eggs. The CDC advises people to dispose of the eggs or return them to their place of purchase. Surfaces and items that may have come into contact with the recalled eggs should be washed thoroughly with hot soapy water or cleaned in a dishwasher.
Businesses are also instructed not to sell or serve the affected eggs and to sanitize all items and surfaces that may have come into contact with them.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps appearing six hours to six days after exposure. Most cases resolve within four to seven days without treatment; however, some infections can be severe enough to require hospitalization. Those most at risk for serious illness include children under five years old, adults over 65, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The CDC recommends contacting a healthcare provider if experiencing severe symptoms such as diarrhea accompanied by a fever higher than 102°F, diarrhea lasting more than three days without improvement, bloody diarrhea, persistent vomiting preventing fluid intake, or signs of dehydration.
For questions regarding specific state cases, individuals are encouraged to contact their state health department.
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