Nearly 100 people across 14 states have been affected by a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of August 28, 2025, the CDC reported that 95 individuals had become ill with the same strain of Salmonella. Eighteen people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. California has seen the highest number of cases, with 73 residents sickened.
The outbreak has prompted Country Eggs, LLC to recall its Large Brown Cage Free “Sunshine Yolks” eggs as of August 27, 2025. More details about the recalled products are available in the CDC’s outbreak notice at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/eggs-08-25/index.html.
The CDC urges consumers not to eat, sell, or serve any recalled eggs. “Do not eat any recalled eggs. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them,” the CDC advised in its alert. The agency also recommends washing items and surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled eggs using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
People who develop severe symptoms—including diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F, diarrhea lasting more than three days without improvement, bloody diarrhea, excessive vomiting preventing fluid intake, or signs of dehydration—should contact their healthcare provider.
Businesses are instructed not to sell or serve any recalled eggs and to wash and sanitize all items and surfaces that could be contaminated.
Salmonella infection typically causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within six hours to six days after exposure. Most cases resolve without treatment within four to seven days; however, some people may require hospitalization if symptoms become severe. Children under five years old, adults over age 65, and those with weakened immune systems are at greater risk for serious illness.
For questions regarding cases in specific states, individuals are encouraged to contact their state health department.
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More information about this outbreak can be found on the CDC’s official website: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/eggs-08-25/index.html.
