Egg recalls can quickly become a nationwide food safety issue when products move through grocery chains and restaurant supply networks. This time, the FDA said 19 million eggs are being recalled over possible salmonella contamination tied to August Egg Company products distributed to multiple states. The recall adds to a broader run of food safety alerts in 2025 as federal agencies track contamination risks in staple grocery items.
The recall and the scale involved
The FDA said August Egg Company recalled about 19 million shell eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Federal officials posted the recall on June 6, 2025, and said the eggs were distributed from February 3, 2025, through May 15, 2025. The agency identified the recall as a nationwide food safety action involving brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs.
The recalled eggs were sold under multiple labels, including Clover, First Street, Nulaid, O Organics, Marketside, Raley’s, Simple Truth, Sun Harvest and Sunnyside, according to the FDA notice. The eggs were distributed to retailers in California and Nevada, and to Walmart locations in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Washington and Wyoming. The FDA said affected cartons can be identified by plant codes P-6562 or CA-5330 and Julian dates between 032 and 126.
What is confirmed in affected states
The FDA confirmed the recalled eggs were sold in at least nine states, with California appearing in both retail distribution and Walmart distribution listed in the notice. Nevada was also named in the direct retail distribution list, while Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Washington and Wyoming were identified through Walmart locations. The agency has not released a state-by-state breakdown of how many cartons went to each market.
What is also confirmed is that the recall covers shell eggs, not a broader list of prepared egg products. The FDA notice did not provide a complete store-by-store list for every affected state. That means shoppers may need to rely on carton details such as the plant code, Julian date and brand name to match products named in the federal recall.
Why this happened and what it means for shoppers
The FDA said the recall was tied to a salmonella outbreak investigation, though the public notice focused on the affected products rather than a full timeline of illnesses. Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, and the risk is typically greater for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, according to federal health guidance. The agency said the eggs should not be sold or served if they match the listed codes.
For shoppers, the most immediate impact is at the refrigerator shelf and grocery checkout line. Eggs with the listed plant codes P-6562 or CA-5330 and Julian dates 032 through 126 are the products specifically identified by the FDA. As of the June 6, 2025 notice, federal officials had framed the event as an active recall tied to contamination risk, with the public product list serving as the main confirmed guidance.
