Country Eggs Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Country Eggs, LLC, of Lucerne Valley, California, issued a voluntary recall on August 27, 2025. The recall covers large brown cage-free eggs sold as “Sunshine Yolks” and “Omega-3 Golden Yolks.” The eggs were distributed in California and Nevada.

The eggs, carton code CA 7695, came in four different carton brands. They might carry Salmonella contamination. This germ can cause serious illness in young children, older adults, and anyone with a weak immune system.

Anyone with the recalled cartons should discard them or return them for a refund and clean any surfaces the eggs touched. The FDA lists the investigation as Ended, closed November 20, 2025. No lawsuit has been filed.

Latest Country Eggs Recall Updates

November 20, 2025: FDA and CDC Declare the Outbreak Over

On November 20, 2025, the FDA and CDC declared the outbreak over [1]. It was linked to Country Eggs, LLC eggs. The final count reached 105 illnesses and 19 hospitalizations across 14 states. No deaths were reported.

FDA inspected the company’s facility. It found three environmental samples that matched the outbreak strain. The match used whole genome sequencing. FDA called its investigation complete.

August 28, 2025: FDA and CDC Report an Interim Case Count

On August 28, 2025, the FDA and CDC gave an early update. They had counted 95 illnesses and 18 hospitalizations across 14 states. The illnesses were tied to Country Eggs, LLC.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials traced the illnesses to eggs served at two Chubby Cattle restaurant locations. The locations were in Little Tokyo and Rowland Heights. The finding led to the nationwide recall [2].

August 27, 2025: Country Eggs, LLC Announces the Recall

Country Eggs, LLC posted a recall notice on August 27, 2025 [3]. It announced a voluntary recall of large brown cage-free eggs sold to grocery stores and foodservice accounts in California and Nevada.

The affected cartons were sold under the Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, Nijiya Markets, and bulk Country Eggs brands. They carried code CA 7695, with sell-by dates from July 1 through September 18, 2025.

What Is Salmonella?

According to CDC’s About Salmonella Infection page, Salmonella are bacteria [4]. They can make people sick with an illness called salmonellosis. People get infected after swallowing the bacteria. This often happens from eating contaminated food.

The FDA identified the outbreak strain in this recall as Salmonella Enteritidis. The identification relied on whole genome sequencing of samples collected at Country Eggs, LLC’s facility.

Which Country Eggs Are Affected?

The recalled eggs were sold under four carton brand names, all carrying the same code and sell-by dates. Check any cartons in your home or business against these identifiers:

• Retail cartons under the Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, and Nijiya Markets brands: large brown cage-free eggs marketed as “Sunshine Yolks” or “Omega-3 Golden Yolks.” Code CA 7695, sell-by July 1 through September 18, 2025.
• Bulk “Country Eggs” cartons packed 1/15 dozen for foodservice accounts, carrying the same code and sell-by dates as the retail cartons.

The carton code and sell-by dates are printed on one side of each carton or bulk case. Compare them closely, since cartons from different brands can look alike.

Why Were Country Eggs Recalled?

Country Eggs, LLC recalled its large brown cage-free eggs because they could be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall followed a multistate outbreak investigation traced to the company’s Lucerne Valley, California facility.

Investigators linked the outbreak to eggs served at two Los Angeles-area restaurants. LA County officials shared their findings with the FDA and CDC. Those agencies then linked the illnesses to Country Eggs, LLC.

FDA inspected the company’s facility and found three environmental samples. The samples matched the outbreak’s genetic strain through whole genome sequencing testing. Country Eggs, LLC suspended production while FDA and the company looked into the source of the contamination.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The CDC’s final case count, issued after the outbreak was declared over, reported 105 people across 14 states infected with the outbreak strain. Those illnesses were connected to Country Eggs, LLC products. Nineteen were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.

Cases were reported in 14 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. These are the states named in the FDA’s case-count table.

These figures come from case reports. State and local health departments gather them. They do not include everyone who may have been exposed. A reported illness alone does not prove a specific batch of eggs caused it.

What Should Consumers Do?

If your home or business has any of the recalled Country Eggs, LLC egg cartons described above, take the following steps:

1. Do not eat any eggs matching the recalled brands, code, or sell-by dates listed above.
2. Discard the recalled eggs or return them to the store or distributor where you bought them for a full refund.
3. Wash your hands, utensils, and any surfaces or containers the recalled eggs touched with hot, soapy water.
4. Watch for Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, which usually begin 12 to 72 hours after exposure.
5. Call your healthcare provider right away for a fever above 102°F or diarrhea lasting more than three days. Also call for bloody diarrhea or signs of dehydration.
6. Report your illness to Country Eggs, LLC at 1-800-722-3447 or INFO@countryeggsllc.com, or to the FDA’s MedWatch program.

Legal Options

No lawsuit has been filed over the Country Eggs, LLC Salmonella recall. No class action or multidistrict litigation has been filed either. Federal court records, including the JPML‘s pending-MDL list, show no matching case [5].

A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Schmidt & Clark reviews potential foodborne-illness claims. These are for people who became ill after eating the recalled eggs. Whether a specific case qualifies takes an individual review.

Filing Deadlines

Any legal claim over this outbreak faces a deadline set by state law, not by Country Eggs, LLC or by this recall.

Your deadline is shaped by two things: where you live and when your illness was diagnosed. In several states, the clock starts running at diagnosis rather than at the date you got sick.

Waiting too long can cost you the right to file, no matter how strong your case is. Anyone thinking about a claim should talk with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Infection?

Salmonella infection typically causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food, lasting four to seven days. In this outbreak, 38 of the 42 ill people with exposure information reported eating eggs or an egg dish beforehand.

Could Country Eggs Have Reached States Beyond California and Nevada?

Yes, the FDA confirmed the recalled eggs were distributed to California and Nevada but noted they could have been distributed further, reaching additional states. Anyone elsewhere with cartons matching the recall’s brand names, code, or sell-by dates should still discard or return them.

When Did Illnesses in the Country Eggs Outbreak Occur?

Illnesses in the Country Eggs outbreak occurred between January 7, 2025 and August 14, 2025. These dates come from the FDA’s final case-count update, which covers the full outbreak period.

How Common Are Salmonella Infections in the United States?

Salmonella infections are common in the United States. The CDC estimates about 1.35 million infections occur every year. Most trace to contaminated food in general, not to this specific Country Eggs, LLC recall.

How Long Did the FDA and CDC Investigation Last?

The FDA and CDC investigation lasted nearly three months in total, from August 27, 2025 to November 20, 2025. That is when officials called the outbreak over and closed the investigation.

Do FDA and CDC List the Same Sell-By End Date?

No, FDA and CDC list slightly different sell-by end dates for the recalled eggs. The FDA’s recall notice lists September 18, 2025. An earlier CDC posting listed September 16, 2025 for the same cartons.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-august-2025
2. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/media/mediapubhpdetail.cfm?prid=5126
3. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/country-eggs-llc-recalls-large-brown-cage-free-sunshine-yolks-because-possible-health-risk
4. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/about/index.html
5. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0