Outbreak Summary
OFT Law’s Salmonella Lawyers is actively monitoring a new Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to shelled eggs produced by August Egg Company of Hilmar, California. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an ongoing investigation and a recall of affected eggs yesterday, June 6, 2025.
As of June 5, 2025, 79 people across seven states have been reported ill in connection with this outbreak: Arizona (3), California (63), Kentucky (1), Nebraska (2), New Jersey (2), Nevada (4), and Washington (4). Of these, 21 individuals have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported to date. Illnesses began on dates ranging from February 24, 2025, to May 17, 2025.
We are representing people sickened in this outbreak and have have filed lawsuits on behalf of many individuals sickened in other Salmonella outbreaks. If you or a loved one believe you were sickened in this outbreak, please call or contact us using the form on this page for a free consultation.
More Details
August Egg Company has initiated a recall of 1,700,000 dozen (20.4 million) brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs. These eggs were distributed to various grocery retailers in nine states: Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming.
The recalled eggs can be identified by:
The affected eggs were sold under various brand names, including but not limited to: Clover, First Street, Nulaid, O Organics, Marketside, Raleys, Simple Truth, Sun Harvest, and Sunnyside. They were distributed from February 3, 2025, through May 15, 2025, with sell-by dates ranging from March 4, 2025, to June 19, 2025, depending on the distribution channel.
Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and dispose of any recalled eggs or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. These symptoms usually appear 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food and can last for four to seven days. While most healthy individuals recover without medical intervention, some people, particularly young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, may experience severe illness requiring hospitalization. In rare cases, Salmonella can lead to more serious conditions like arterial infections, endocarditis, and reactive arthritis.
If you or a loved one experienced symptoms of Salmonella infection after consuming eggs and believe you may be part of this outbreak, it is crucial to:
This outbreak highlights the critical importance of food safety and corporate accountability. OFT Law is dedicated to helping victims of foodborne illness outbreaks hold negligent parties responsible.
For more information on this Salmonella outbreak, please visit the FDA’s investigation page: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-june-2025
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