- Widespread Recall: Black Sheep Egg Company has recalled its 12- and 18-count cartons of free-range brown eggs due to significant salmonella contamination risks.
- FDA Warning: The recall was initiated after a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection found 40 environmental samples at the company’s processing facility tested positive for salmonella.
- Affected Products: The recall impacts cartons with “best by” dates ranging from August 22, 2025, to October 31, 2025.
- Expanding Danger: The recall is growing to include other companies, like Texas-based Kenz Henz, that were supplied eggs by Black Sheep, suggesting a wider distribution than initially reported.
Major Egg Recall Escalates Over Salmonella Fears
Federal health officials are urging consumers to check their refrigerators as a recall of free-range brown eggs, initiated by the Black Sheep Egg Company, expands due to potential salmonella contamination. The move comes after a startling discovery by the Food and Drug Administration, putting households at risk.
Alarming FDA Inspection Results
The recall was triggered following an FDA inspection at Black Sheep Egg Company’s processing facility, which uncovered a serious contamination issue. Inspectors found that a shocking 40 environmental samples tested positive for salmonella. The FDA has warned that some of the strains discovered “are known to cause human illness.”
While officials have stated there is no information directly linking the company to a current outbreak, the widespread contamination at the facility has prompted an urgent alert to prevent potential illnesses.
Is Your Household Affected?
Consumers are strongly advised to check any eggs they may have purchased. The recall specifically impacts the following products distributed by the Arkansas-based producer:
Recalled Black Sheep Egg Company Products:
- 12-count cartons of free-range large grade A brown eggs
- 18-count cartons of free-range large grade A brown eggs
- “Best By” Dates: August 22, 2025, through October 31, 2025
Recall Spreads to Other Brands and States
The risk is not limited to products directly branded by Black Sheep. The company distributed eggs between July 9, 2025, and September 17, 2025, to other companies in Arkansas and Missouri that may have repackaged them under different brand names. The FDA warns that these products could have been further distributed to other states.
Texas Retailer Joins Recall
Illustrating the expanding scope of the problem, Texas-based Kenz Henz has already recalled its 12-count packages of “Grade AA Large Pasture Raised Eggs,” which were sold in Houston. The company confirmed its eggs were supplied by Black Sheep Egg Company and could be contaminated.
Official Recommendation: Do Not Eat These Eggs
The FDA has issued a clear and firm alert, recommending that “consumers, retailers and distributors not eat, sell or serve the recalled Black Sheep Egg Company products.” Health officials are continuing to investigate and have promised to update the advisory as more information about other affected products becomes available.