Add it to the growing list of egg products recently flagged by the FDA. This time, however, a different bacteria concern is to blame.
Recall after recall—affecting millions of eggs distributed by various retailers—have all recently been put into effect due to concerns over Salmonella contamination. Joining the numerous high-profile recalls of late, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced another event late last week—this time citing another type of dangerous bacteria as the reason.
Per the FDA’s report, Echo Lake Foods, Inc. of Franksville, WI—the “third largest producer of pre-cooked eggs,” according to the company’s website—has initiated a voluntary recall of one of its commercial egg products, described as “cage free precooked IAF scrambled eggs,” due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Previously listed as “Not Yet Classified,” the recall was officially categorized as a Class I event—the most serious level—by the FDA on November 6, 2025. This indicates that the agency has determined there’s a reasonable probability that consuming the product could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death,” per its guidelines.
Provided details list the full recalled product description as “EchoLakeFoods MF 3067 CNFREE Cage Free Precooked IAF Scrambled Eggs,” which were packaged in 28-pound bulk cases and labeled as “Keep Frozen.”
A reported 824 cases are affected, weighing a total of approximately 23,072 pounds. The recalled product carries the lot number 5164 and an expiration date of December 13, 2026.
The recalled scrambled egg product was distributed only in California. An Echo Lake Foods brochure appears to indicate that the affected items may have been marked with “Child Nutrition” labels. Though not further explained, this possibly suggests that the product was eligible for child nutrition programs, such as school lunches. The company website lists foodservice, convenience stores, sandwich assemblers, and retail private label as “segments served.”
The recall was first initiated in late October after the company identified the potential presence of Listeria, a bacterium that can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly among older adults, young children, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis, the illness caused by Listeria infection, is the third-leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Healthy individuals exposed to Listeria may experience fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea, while infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth.
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