U.S. CDC Pulls 20M Eggs From Shelves After Tracing Cause Of Salmonella Outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked a multistate Salmonella enteritidis outbreak to eggs distributed by August Egg Co., resulting in 79 confirmed illnesses and 61 hospitalizations across seven states, with additional cases likely unreported, Stacey Leasca reported for Food & Wine on June 10, 2025.

August Egg Co. has so far recalled 20.4 million eggs sold under multiple brand names at major retailers across nine states between February and May 2025.

Earlier this month, August Egg Co. recalled 20.4 million eggs sold under multiple brand names at major retailers across nine states between February and May 2025.

The recalled egg cartons can be identified by plant codes P-6562 or CA5330 and should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers are warned that infected individuals may experience severe symptoms, particularly those with weakened immune systems.

The CDC stated that its traceback data indicate the eggs "distributed by August Egg Co. may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis and may be making people sick."

As of June 5, 79 individuals have been confirmed to have contracted the specific strain of Salmonella from eggs in seven states. Six of the infected individuals had traveled to either California or Nevada in the week before their illness.

The CDC noted that the illnesses occurred between February 24 and May 17, 2025.