Over 200,000 Dozen Eggs Pulled in Urgent Salmonella Recall—Check Your Cartons Now

Health officials are urging consumers to check their refrigerators after a multistate Salmonella outbreak was traced to cage-free brown eggs produced by Country Eggs, LLC. The company voluntarily recalled its “Sunshine Yolks” and “Omega-3 Golden Yolks” branded cartons after lab testing linked the eggs to at least 95 illnesses and 21 hospitalizations across nine states, with the heaviest impact in California and Nevada. Key details of the recall • Product: Large brown cage-free eggs sold under “Sunshine Yolks” and “Omega-3 Golden Yolks” labels • Packaging codes: plant number CA 7695 with sell-by dates 7/01/25 – 9/18/25 • Distribution window: June 16 – July 9, 2025 • States reporting cases: AZ, CA, IL, IN, NE, NM, NV, WA, WY Consumers who purchased the recalled eggs should discard them or return them to the store for a refund. Retailers and restaurants are instructed not to sell or serve the affected cartons. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that Salmonella infection can cause fever, cramps, and diarrhea lasting four to seven days; severe cases may require hospitalization, especially for young children, seniors, and immunocompromised individuals. Preventive tips • Verify carton codes before use; when in doubt, throw it out. • Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling raw eggs. • Cook eggs until both yolk and white are firm; dishes containing eggs should reach an internal temperature of 160 °F (71 °C). • Seek medical care if you experience bloody diarrhea, persistent high fever, or dehydration. The Food and Drug Administration continues on-site inspections at the Hilmar, CA, farm where the contaminated eggs originated and is sampling feed and water systems for potential sources of Salmonella. Additional recalls could follow as the investigation develops. For real-time updates, readers can visit the CDC’s outbreak page or call the FDA’s consumer hotline at 888-SAFE-FOOD.