Protecting families from contaminated food and water
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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Posted in Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella on October 2, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers of Black Sheep Egg Company Salmonella risk. A recall for these eggs has been initiated.
Why did the FDA make this Public Safety Advisory announcement? What products are involved in this recall? What exactly is Salmonella. How do you know if you have it? What should you do if you get sick?
Follow along for the answers to these important questions as we dive in to what we know so far about Salmonella and Black Sheep Egg Company eggs.
During an FDA inspection at the Black Sheep Egg Company egg processing facility, federal investigators did what they typically do. They look around, perform routine inspections on key aspects of the facility and the process. Samples are collected.
In this case, 40 of the environmental samples tested positive for at least seven different strains of Salmonella bacteria. Some of which are known to cause human illness.
Environmental samples usually involve surfaces and equipment that come into contact with the product. In this case, eggs. Or swabs taken from vents that blow air into the room. Even from places on the floor where germs might be tracked into food processing areas.
The specific locations where these 40 positive samples were taken are not available in this announcement.
There are two Salmonella outbreaks on the FDA’s Active Foodborne Illness Investigation table. Could these findings suggest these Black Sheep Egg Company eggs may be the source?
As of now, the FDA does not believe that the outcome from this FDA inspection represents an existing Salmonella outbreak.
According to the advisory, “FDA does not have information available at this time to suggest that this firm is the source of an ongoing outbreak.”
However, out of concern for potential illnesses associated with these products, a recall has been initiated. And direct customers have been contacted in an effort to remove potentially contaminated product from the market.
Recalled products include both 12- and 18-count cartons of Black sheep Egg Company branded Free Range Large, Grade A Brown Eggs with Best by dates of 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025 and corresponding UPC codes 860010568507 and 860010568538
Black Sheep Egg Company, Large, Grade A Brown Eggs (12- and 18-count Cartons)
Best By: 8/22/25 through 10/31/25
UPC: 860010568507 and 860010568538
These dates are listed on the side of the egg cartons.
Potentially contaminated eggs were further distributed to other companies in Arkansas and Missouri between July 9, 2025 and September 17, 2025. These companies may have repackaged these products.
Other product recall announcement may be forthcoming as a result. “Additional products may be added to this advisory as information becomes available.”
Salmonella is a bacteria responsible for the human illness, salmonellosis.
People often associate Salmonella bacteria with poultry, eggs, and other foodborne contamination. However outbreaks have also been associated with pet turtles and other reptiles.
If you have experienced digestive symptoms after eating eggs, you may be wondering if you could have a Salmonella infection.
Maybe.
The only way to know for sure, though, is through specialized laboratory tests. Your healthcare provider or local health department can obtain samples and confirm the cause of your foodborne illness.
Common symptoms of Salmonella infection include:
People may begin feeling sick anywhere from 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. Most of the time people feel better within a week.
Most normally healthy people recover on their own without medical assistance. Severity, however, can vary from person to person.
In some cases, the germ can get into the bloodstream and cause additional, potentially life-threatening complications. You may develop arterial infections (infected aneurysms, endocarditis, or a condition known as reactive arthritis that can persist long-term).
Those with mild Salmonella infections usually treat Salmonella illness by managing dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and monitor symptoms. Seek medical attention if you experience diarrhea lasting more than two days or experience a fever higher than 102° F.
Those in higher risk groups, such as:
Getting sick with a serious illness can be scary. But there are a few things you can do to help out your situation. For example, staying hydrated, reporting your illness and/or getting tested, holding onto packaging to help investigators understand your illness, and getting advice from a Salmonella Lawyer that can point you in the right direction and represent you as needed.
Salmonella illnesses can deplete the body of fluids. As you recover, replace those precious fluids by staying hydrated.
Drink plenty of water and electrolyte beverages. Avoid caffeine and sugary drinks.
Even if you do not experience severe symptoms, it is still important to report your illness to your local health department. Doing so could help narrow or expand the scope of recalls and assist traceback activities in this outbreak investigation. Your information could help prevent others from becoming sick.
If you become sick after eating Black Sheep Egg Company Egg products or eggs that may have been from that manufacturer, retaining some of the product and/or packaging can help link your illness to the product you consumed. Lot numbers and date codes on the packaging can also be used in traceback investigations.
Bag up product and clearly mark it so that it is not in danger of being consumed. Keep the product refrigerated until you are asked for it.
If you have become sick with a Salmonella infection from Black Sheep Egg Company or other eggs, a Salmonella Lawyer can help! You don’t have to navigate this process alone. Medical bills, missed work, caring for a loved one, and other burdens add up. A knowledgeable Salmonella Lawyer can explain your rights and help you get the justice that you deserve.
Call (833) 330-3663 for more your free, no obligation consultation to discuss the details of your situation. Or click here to email and a member of our compassionate team will get back with you shortly.
By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)