Karmactive Staff
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from a California company has sickened 95 people across 14 states, health officials reported Thursday. Most cases are concentrated in California, where 73 people have fallen ill.
The CDC and FDA announced that Country Eggs, LLC of Lucerne Valley, California has recalled its large brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs after they were linked to the outbreak. The company has stopped production while investigations continue.
The outbreak has been ongoing since January, with illnesses reported from January 7 through July 26, 2025. Of the 80 people with available information, 18 have required hospitalization. No deaths have been reported.
Affected eggs were sold in retail stores under the brand names Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, and Nijiya Markets. The eggs were also distributed to restaurants and food service companies as bulk “sunshine yolks” or “omega-3 golden yolks.” All recalled eggs bear the code “CA-7695” on the carton and have sell-by dates ranging from July 1 through September 18, 2025.
While distribution was initially confirmed in California and Nevada between June 16 and July 9, the FDA warns that the eggs may have reached additional states. Cases have been reported in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
“This number is likely a vast underestimate since many people recover without being tested and the CDC is also limited in capacity with the federal funding cuts,” said Dr. Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease expert at UC San Francisco. She emphasized the importance of proper CDC funding to investigate and contain such outbreaks.
Health officials linked the eggs to the outbreak through several lines of evidence. Interviews revealed that 92% of sick people reported eating eggs before becoming ill—significantly higher than the 78% baseline from population surveys. State health agencies also identified illness clusters at four restaurants where eggs were served.
Laboratory analysis showed bacteria from patients’ samples were genetically related, suggesting a common source. FDA traceback investigations pointed to Country Eggs, LLC as the supplier.
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Salmonella typically causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, and most people recover without treatment. However, children under 5, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk of severe illness requiring hospitalization.
The CDC advises consumers to check their refrigerators for the recalled eggs. If found, throw them away or return them to the store. Clean any surfaces, containers, or utensils that may have touched the eggs using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher to prevent cross-contamination.
This outbreak appears separate from another egg-related salmonella outbreak in June 2025, when August Egg Company recalled nearly 2 million eggs after sickening over 130 people in 10 states.
For more information about the recall or outbreak, visit the CDC website or contact your healthcare provider if you experience severe symptoms.
