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The FDA reported that August Egg Company (Hilmar, CA) recalled 1,700,000 dozen brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The eggs were distributed from February 3, 2025, to May 15, 2025, with sell-by dates ranging from March 4, 2025, to June 4, 2025, within California and Nevada. The eggs were distributed at retail locations, including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less and Ralphs. The eggs were distributed from February 3, 2025, through May 6, 2025, with sell-by dates ranging from March 4, 2025, to June 19, 2025, to Walmart locations in California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois. This recall is associated with an ongoing outbreak investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses. Products were distributed in Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Nebraska (NE), New Mexico (NM), Nevada (NV), Washington (WA), and Wyoming (WY). The August Egg Company is not currently selling fresh shell eggs.  @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/august-egg-company-recalls-shell-eggs-because-possible-health-risk

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

The FDA reported that TGD Cuts, LLC (Jessup, MD) had initiated a voluntary recall of the specific tub and tray items because they contained cucumber from Bedner Growers Inc., which had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes the tub and tray items listed below, with use-by dates ranging from May 20, 2025, to May 28, 2025. Products were distributed to retail and food service locations in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Products include a variety of salsa products, sliced unpeeled cucumbers, cucumber spears, and cucumber slices with grape tomatoes. No other products were affected. To date, no illnesses have been reported associated with the affected items. These products are beyond their usable shelf life and are no longer expected to be in commerce. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tgd-cuts-llc-initiated-voluntary-recall-cucumber-bedner-growers-inc-which-had-potential-be#:~:text=containing%20fresh%20cucumbers-,Company%20Announcement,to%20be%20contaminated%20with%20Salmonella.

The CFIA and The Market Garden have issued a voluntary class II recall of Bornibus-brand tahini due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was sold at Market Garden, located at 810 Catherine St., in Victoria, British Columbia. A recall in another country triggered this recall. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product. The tehina was sold in a 240-gram plastic jar with a best-by date of 01/2027 and distributed in British Columbia. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/bornibus-brand-tehina-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23