A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs from a California supplier has sickened at least 95 people across 14 states since January, federal health officials said Thursday, prompting a sweeping recall and suspension of production at the implicated farm.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that 18 of those infected have required hospitalization. No deaths have been reported, but officials warned that the number of cases is likely higher, given underreporting and potential distribution of contaminated eggs beyond the states identified.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) traced the illnesses to Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, California. The company has recalled its large, brown cage-free eggs sold under the brand names Nagatoshi Produce, Mishuo, and Nijiya Markets. The affected cartons are labeled "sunshine yolks" or "omega-3 golden yolks" and bear the establishment code CA 7695 with sell-by dates ranging from July 1 through September 16, 2025.
The eggs were distributed to grocery stores and food-service providers in California and Nevada, though the CDC cautioned that they may have reached additional states through secondary distributors. Country Eggs said it has paused production while the source of the contamination is investigated.
The CDC said symptoms of salmonella infection typically include fever, stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, which can appear between six hours and six days after exposure. While most people recover within a week, the infection can be severe in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems, sometimes requiring hospitalization.
Consumers are urged to check refrigerators for the recalled cartons. The FDA advised that even if eggs were transferred into another container, the safest step is disposal if the source cannot be verified. The agency also recommended sanitizing any surfaces that may have come into contact with the eggs.
Country Eggs has provided a consumer hotline at 1-800-722-3447 and an email address, INFO@countryeggsllc.com, for questions about the recall.
The outbreak, which began with illnesses reported as early as January 7, is the latest in a series of food-safety incidents involving eggs and underscores the risks of salmonella contamination in large-scale production.
