The affected eggs were packaged in 12- and 18-count cartons and feature "Best By" dates lasting for several more weeks.
Paying attention to the proteins we put in our bodies pays off, as recent research confirmed. And with 85% of Americans saying they wanted to up their protein intake this year, according to a 2024 survey conducted by the popular food and beverage company Chobani, the humble egg still remains a solid choice, providing essential amino acids to boost your body. But before you crack open a few for an at-home scramble or omelet, there’s a new reason to think twice—especially if you reside in a certain region of the country.
Late Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned in a safety advisory that Black Sheep Egg Company, based in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, has recalled an undisclosed number of 12- and 18-count cartons of “Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs.” An FDA inspection revealed seven strains of Salmonella across 40 environmental samples collected at the company’s egg processing facility—some of which “are known to cause human illness,” the notice states, though the agency “does not have information available at this time to suggest that this firm is the source of an ongoing outbreak.”
Black Sheep Egg Company reportedly contacted “their direct customers,” but the FDA decided to issue the advisory to further alert the public. Though the health authority did not disclose where the products were sold, Black Sheep Egg Company products appear to be available on Instacart through retailers such as Hays Supermarkets and Food Smart, as well as online via Harps Food Store.
Additionally, the affected eggs were also distributed to other companies which may have repackaged and resold them in Arkansas and Missouri between July 9, 2025 and September 17, 2025. Health authorities will update the public on distribution of this product once that information becomes available.
The notice, which also contains images of the egg cartons, says the recalled eggs can be identified with the following details:
- “Best By” dates between 08/22/2025 through 10/31/2025
- UPC Codes: 860010568507 and 860010568538
Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically occur within 12 to 72 hours after exposure, and can include diarrhea, fever, nausea, headache and stomach pain, the Cleveland Clinic says. The most severe cases usually occur in young children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems.
Consumers, restaurants, and retailers are all warned to “not eat, sell, or serve” these eggs. If you happen to have them in your fridge, the FDA encourages either throwing them away or returning them to the place of purchase. And don’t forget to carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces they may have touched—including your hands—using the FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice as a guide.
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