On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave a recall of over 6 million eggs the highest risk level—Class I.
Some of the recalled eggs, produced by the Black Sheep Egg Company of Arkansas, tested positive for seven strains of Salmonella, including several that can cause foodborne illness.
The Class I status means there’s a “reasonable probability” that eating the recalled eggs may cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
Which Eggs Were Recalled?
The FDA initially announced the egg recall on Sept. 29 and has since updated it with the risk level and additional products.
The total list of affected products from the Black Sheep Egg Company includes:
- Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs
- Free Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs
- Free Range Grade AA Medium Brown Eggs
- Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs
- Free Range Grade AA Medium White Eggs
For more information about the recalled eggs—including product codes, sizing, and best-by dates—go to the FDA’s enforcement report.
Where Were the Eggs Sold?
The recalled eggs were distributed to retail and wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri, as well as wholesale and broker locations in Mississippi, Texas, California, and Indiana.
What You Should Do
Check your fridge for the recalled eggs—if you have them, throw them out or return them right away.
The FDA recommends cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces or containers the eggs may have touched, and monitoring for Salmonella symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Contact a healthcare provider if you develop symptoms after eating the recalled eggs.
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