Country Eggs, LLC, is recalling its Brown Cage Free “Sunshine Yolks” eggs due to concerns that the product may be contaminated with salmonella after nearly 100 consumers fell ill.
Newsweek reached out to the company via email on Thursday for comment.
Why It Matters
Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens.
Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the nine “major” food allergens in the United States are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
People who consume products contaminated with salmonella may experience abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. The FDA alert notes that “In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections ( ie. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.”
Salmonella infections could be serious for young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
What To Know
The recall alert says that the eggs were distributed to grocery stores and food service distributors in California and Nevada. The impacted products were packaged in these brand names, the FDA alert says:
Nagatoshi Produce Code Dates sell by: 7/1/25 through 9/16/25 No. CA 7695
Misuho Code Dates sell by: 7/1/25 through 9/16/25 No. CA 7695
Nijiya Markets Code Dates sell by: 7/1/25 through 9/16/25 No. CA 7695
Packed 1/15 DZ Bulk for Foodservice: Country Eggs LARGE BROWN SUNSHINE YOLKS Code Dates sell by: 7/1/25 – 9/16/25
According to the FDA, there have been 92 instances of illness related to the recall. No deaths have been reported in connection with the recalled product.
“Ensuring the safety and quality of the eggs we supply to our customers is our responsibility and our focus each day. We know this is concerning, and supporting you through this process is our priority,” Country Eggs, LLC said in a statement included in the FDA’s alert.
“We apologize for the disruption this situation creates in your business. We are committed to addressing this matter fully and to implementing all necessary corrective actions to ensure this does not happen again. Your trust in our team and our products is essential to our business, and we will continue to keep you updated as the situation evolves.”
What People Are Saying
Country Eggs, LLC, in its recall announcement: “The potential for contamination was noted after being brought to our attention by the FDA and other authorities that our product may contain the presence of Salmonella. Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.”
What Happens Next
People who have purchased the recalled eggs are urged to return them to the original place of purchase for a refund or dispose of the product, according to the FDA alert.
Those with additional questions may contact the company via phone at 1 (800) 722-3447 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or by email at [email protected].
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