The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in multiple states linked to brown cage-free eggs and brown certified organic eggs supplied by August Egg Company of Hilmar, CA. Based on epidemiological information collected by the CDC, a total of 79 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states: Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Kentucky (KY), Nebraska (NE), New Jersey (NJ), Nevada (NV), and Washington (WA). Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 24, 2025, to May 17, 2025. Twenty-seven of 30 cases with available information reported exposure to eggs or an egg-containing dish before becoming ill. There have been 21 hospitalizations, with no reported deaths. As part of this investigation, the FDA conducted a traceback analysis based on where ill individuals reported shopping or eating eggs or egg-containing dishes during the relevant timeframe, and August Egg Company was identified as a common supplier. FDA conducted an inspection and collected environmental samples at August Egg Company's processing facility. Two samples from this inspection were positive for Salmonella and found to be a WGS match to the strain of Salmonella causing illnesses in the outbreak. August Egg Company began diverting all eggs to an egg breaker in May 2025. This breaking facility processes eggs to eliminate the risk of Salmonella contamination. In response to the investigation, August Egg Company agreed to recall all brown cage-free eggs and brown certified organic eggs that may have been in people's homes. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-june-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
