Over 60 People Sick After Eating Vega Farms Eggs in California!

Vega Farms, Inc is the center of a Salmonella outbreak investigation in California. Over 60 California residents have become sick, many hospitalized, with the same strain of Salmonella bacteria.

Here’s what we know so far about the Salmonella outbreak linked to Vega Farms, Inc in-shell eggs and what products are being recalled in response.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Vega Farms Eggs

In a news release, the California Department of Public Health issued a warning to consumers about an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections that has been linked to eggs. The state public health department says it is working with local health authorities and the California Department of Food and Agriculture to investigate this outbreak.

As of December 5, 2025, at least 63 California residents have become sick with the same strain of Salmonella bacteria. So far, 13 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

The epidemiological investigation found an egg connection.

More specifically, Vega Farms eggs.

Health Inspection and Sampling Revealed the Presence of Salmonella at Vega Farms Facility

Once the suspected supplier, Vega Farms, was identified, the state Department of Public Health and the Department of Food and Agriculture conducted an inspection of the facility.

Product and environmental samples were collected for testing.

Multiple samples tested positive for the harmful bacteria, Salmonella. Genetic analysis of those samples revealed at least one sample matched the outbreak strain.

In response, a voluntary recall for certain Vega Farms, Inc shell-in eggs was announced.

Vega Farms, Inc Shell-in Eggs Recall

Recalled eggs were sold direct to consumer as well as in large, food-service packaging.

Consumer packaging includes 12-count packages and 30-count flats. While food-service packaging included 15 dozen packages (6 flats of 30 eggs each).

Recalled product includes:

Vega Farm brown eggs with “handler code: 2136” and Julian date 328 and prior. These products have a sell-by date of 12-22-25 and prior. Some recalled products are likely in consumer homes and restaurants.

Affected products were sold to restaurants, grocery stores, co-ops, and at Farmer’s Markets in Northern California.

Consumers and businesses are urged to not eat, serve, or sell recalled in-shell eggs distributed by Vega Farms, Inc. “Consumers should throw recalled eggs away or return to the place of purchase for a refund, and businesses should not sell or serve recalled eggs.”

Both California Department of Public Health and California Department of Food and Agriculture are “supporting the firm with guidance and resources to eliminate Salmonella and prevent future outbreaks.

What Should You Do If You Have Recalled Vega Farms Eggs in Your Home?

If you have recalled Vega Farms eggs in your home, you likely have questions.

What are the next steps?

Do Not Eat Recalled Eggs

Check your refrigerator! Do you have recalled Vega Farms eggs?

If so, do not eat any more of them. Where you go from there depends on whether or not you have already consumed the recalled eggs?

If you have NOT consumed recalled Vega Farms eggs throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Clean and disinfect your refrigerator and any surface that they have come in contact with. Wash your hands after handling them.

If you HAVE CONSUMED recalled Vega Farms eggs and HAVE NOT become sick, it is a good idea to retain packaging for traceback investigation purposes. Carefully bag up and clearly label recalled product so it will not be consumed by anyone in your household. Clean and disinfect the refrigerator and any surface that they have come into contact with. Wash your hands after handling them. Monitor for symptoms of Salmonella infection for about a week. If you do not become sick, carefully discard recalled eggs or return them to the place of purchase.

If you HAVE CONSUMED recalled Vega Farms eggs and HAVE become sick, get medical help right away. Retain product packaging my carefully bagging up and labeling the product so it wil not be consumed by anyone in your household. Clean and disinfect the refrigerator and any surface that they have come into contact with and wash your hands. Contact your health care provider or local health department and explain your potential exposure. This can help expedite necessary testing procedures to determine if you are sick with the same strain of Salmonella impacting outbreak patients.

Businesses Should Not Sell or Serve Recalled Eggs

Food businesses that have received recalled product should not sell or serve them. Contact your point of sale for instructions on handling recalled product. Clean and sanitize any items and surfaces that may have come into contact with recalled product.

Consumers are urged to report finding recalled products for sale to the California Department of Health Complaint Hotline at (800) 495-3232 or submit an electronic report to the department’s Food and Drug branch.
Salmonella Symptoms

Salmonella are microscopic bacteria that can cause illness in humans and animals. We are most likely to become sick from consuming something contaminated with the bacteria. For example, contaminated eggs.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection usually involve nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and fever.

People usually 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).

Have You Become Sick from Consuming Vega Farms Eggs? The Lange Law Firm Can Help!

If you or a family member have become sick after consuming Vega Farms eggs, it is a good idea to get advice from an experienced Salmonella lawyer.

The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has a Salmonella lawyer that can help answer questions you may have, point you in the direction of certain resources, help investigate the source of your illness, and gather important evidence for you. If necessary, they can represent you in court.

The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has successfully represented cases just like yours and won millions of dollars in food poisoning and products liabilities lawsuits.

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By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)