The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0170-2026·Announced 2025-11-12

Pastured large eggs recalled over potential Salmonella contamination in Texas

Kenz Henz is recalling 16,400 dozen Pastured Grade AA Large Eggs distributed in Texas because the eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA has classified the recall as Class I.

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 top severity regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Pastured Grade AA Large Eggs from Kenz Henz, sold in cartons of 12, are being recalled because the eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall covers 16,400 dozen carrying Julian dates 241 (30 August) to 244 (2 September) and 246 (4 September) to 247 (5 September), with best by dates 10/11 to 10/14/25 and 10/16 to 10/17. The product was distributed in Texas.

The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, its most serious category, used where there is a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

Anyone holding a carton with an affected Julian or best by date should not eat the eggs and should follow the retailer's instructions.

The recalled product

Product
" Product Name: Pastured Grade AA Large Eggs " Product Description: Egg Carton, 12 eggs per dozen " Pack/Julian Date(s): Julian date 241(Aug 30) to 244 (Sep 2) and 246 (Sep 4) to 247 (Sep 5), Best by Dates 10/11 to 10/14/25 and 10/16 to 10/17.
Manufacturer
Kenz Henz LLC
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • pathogen
  • class-i

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 (2)

  • Julian date 241(Aug 30) to 244 (Sep 2) and 246 (Sep 4) to 247 (Sep 5)
  • Best by Dates 10/11 to 10/14/25 and 10/16 to 10/17.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.