As if the bird flu hadn’t impacted the egg supply enough, now a Salmonella outbreak has caused the recall of 1.7 million eggs. The outbreak has been traced to eggs distributed by August Egg Company. It has infected 79 people across Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Nevada, and Washington, with 21 hospitalized.

There have been no reported deaths, federal authorities announced. The contaminated eggs, including brown organic and cage-free varieties, were sold in the aforementioned nine states between February and May 2025. This recall comes amid growing concerns over salmonella’s role as the leading cause of foodborne hospitalizations and deaths. CDC testing identified Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs and linked the strain to illnesses via traceback investigations. Symptoms—including fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps—typically emerge within 6-72 hours of exposure, with cases reported between February 24th and May 17th.

The Food and Drug Administration confirmed that August Egg Company voluntarily recalled eggs bearing plant codes P-6562 or CA-5330 and sell-by dates from March 4 to June 19, 2025. Impacted retailers include Walmart (nine states), Ralphs, Safeway, and Smart & Final in California and Nevada. The FDA’s recall alert also notes that some eggs were distributed to online grocers, potentially expanding their reach beyond brick-and-mortar stores. -Natural News

Dr. Emily Carter, a food safety advocate, blamed farming practices for the outbreak.  “Even ‘cage-free’ facilities face a higher risk of rodent infestation, Salmonella Enteritidis’ primary source,” Dr. Carter said.  Recent cases reveal that 54% of infections stem from home-prepared dishes, like homemade mayo or tiramisu, further complicating prevention efforts.

Dr. Carter urged more regulations and the involvement of the ruling class to correct the outbreak. “The public shouldn’t have to choose between food safety and organic standards,” she said. Other experts have also urged the rulers to enact stricter penalties for non-compliance and modernized risk-tracing tools, like blockchain for supply chains. For now, vigilance — and thorough cooking — remains the only defense against the issue of outbreaks in eggs and poultry.

Back in 2018, a drug resistant form of Salmonella was reported in at least 29 states.

Salmonella Outbreak: Drug-Resistant Outbreak Reported In 29 States