The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1411-2018·Announced 2018-05-09

Cal Maine Foods Recalls Shelled Eggs Due to Salmonella Risk

Cal Maine Foods is recalling shelled eggs sold as Publix and Sunups brands because they may contain Salmonella. The product was distributed in Florida and Georgia.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cal Maine Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 23,400 dozen shelled eggs, Extra Large 18-packs, sold under the Publix and Sunups brand names. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its supplier that the product may contain Salmonella.

The affected product was shipped to Florida and Georgia. Consumers should check their refrigerators for shelled eggs with the specific UPC codes 0 41415 00966 0 (Publix) or 0 28621 36398 4 (Sunups) and the codes P1539D 048A (Best By APR 02) or P1539D 049A (Best By APR 03).

Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Shelled Eggs, Extra Large 18pk sold under the brand names of Publix UPC 0 41415 00966 0 & Sunups UPC 0 28621 36398 4
Manufacturer
Cal Maine Foods
Category
Food — Eggs
Hazard
Affected units
23,400

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • P1539D 048A Best By APR 02 & P1539D 049A Best By APR 03

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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