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CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0055-2026·Announced 2025-10-22

Large white eggs in cartons recalled over potential Salmonella contamination

Black Sheep Egg Company is recalling 23,400 dozen Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs in 12-count cartons for potential Salmonella contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the rubric assigns the Critical tier.

Plain-English summary

Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs in 12-count cartons, packed 15 dozen per box, from Black Sheep Egg Company of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, are being recalled for potential Salmonella contamination.

The recall covers 23,400 dozen spanning Julian date 190 through Julian date 260. The record prints the earlier best-by date as 8/22/205, which is not a valid date; the later best-by date is given as 31 October 2025. The eggs went to retail and wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri and to wholesale and broker locations in Mississippi, Texas, California and Indiana. The FDA has classified the recall as Class I.

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, frail or older people, and those with weakened immune systems.

Anyone holding cartons in the listed Julian date range should not eat the eggs and should follow the retailer's instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs, 12ct Cartons, 15dz per box, Black Sheep Egg Company 400 S Memorial Drive Walnut Ridge AR 72476
Manufacturer
Black Sheep Egg Company, LLC
Category
Food — Eggs
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • pathogen-contamination
  • shell-eggs

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • AR
  • CA
  • IN
  • MO
  • MS
  • TX

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