A salmonella outbreak linked to a California egg producer has sickened at least 79 people, with 21 requiring hospitalization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that the number of affected individuals may be higher due to underreported cases. August Egg Company voluntarily recalled 1.7 million dozen eggs sold across nine states, including California and Nevada, between March 4 and June 4, 2025.
The outbreak has been linked to two “sub-clusters” of illness cases, where individuals consumed eggs at the same location or event. Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, which can be fatal in vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
To identify potentially contaminated eggs, look for plant code numbers P-6562 or CA5330 on packaging. The recall affects products sold under various brand names at retailers including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raley’s, and Walmart locations in affected states.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/07/nx-s1-5426614/salmonella-outbreak-california-eggs