Free Range Eggs Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs produced by Black Sheep Egg Company are under recall for possible Salmonella contamination.
The Black Sheep Egg Company Egg Recall
If you brought home Black Sheep Egg Company Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs, pause and check the carton. The FDA is advising consumers, retailers, and distributors not to eat, sell, or serve these eggs due to a possible Salmonella risk. The recall covers 12-count and 18-count cartons with specific Best By dates and two UPC codes. There is also a possibility that some eggs were repackaged by other companies in Arkansas and Missouri.
👉 See the official FDA advisory HERE.
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FDA inspection results
On September 29, 2025, the FDA reported that an inspection at Black Sheep Egg Company found 40 environmental samples positive for Salmonella, including seven strains known to cause human illness. The FDA is not currently linking this firm to an ongoing outbreak. The company has initiated a recall and contacted direct customers, and FDA issued an alert to reach anyone who may still have product at home.
📝 Full recall list and identifiers
Brand: Black Sheep Egg Company
Products: Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs
Cartons: 12-count and 18-count
Best By dates: 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025 (printed on the side of the carton)
UPCs: 860010568507, 860010568538
Distribution notes: The Black Sheep Egg Company of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, also distributed eggs to other companies in Arkansas and Missouri, which may have repackaged them. Additional products may be added as information becomes available.
FDA notice: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
What Salmonella risk means
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Illness usually starts 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and lasts four to seven days. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.
Why “you can cook eggs” but should still toss recalled ones
Cooking eggs to a safe internal temperature can kill Salmonella, but recalled shell eggs still pose risks. Cracked shells and raw handling can spread bacteria to your hands, countertops, and fridge surfaces. Many people also prepare eggs in ways that are undercooked. If the carton matches this recall, the safest move is to discard the eggs rather than try to cook your way out of the problem.
What to do if you have these eggs
Do not eat, sell, or serve the recalled eggs.
Throw them away or return them to the store for a refund. If you moved eggs into a different container and cannot confirm the Best By date or UPC, discard them.
Clean and sanitize any shelves, drawers, bowls, utensils, or surfaces the eggs touched. Wash with hot, soapy water, then sanitize per FDA guidance to reduce cross-contamination.
Food safety basics: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces before and after handling raw eggs.
Call your healthcare provider if you ate these eggs and develop symptoms.
📂 Official sources
FDA advisory: FDA Advises Consumers, Retailers, and Distributors Not to Eat, Sell, or Serve Recalled Black Sheep Egg Company Eggs.
📌 NOTES
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