An Arkansas egg producer is recalling cartons of free-range large brown eggs due to salmonella contamination detected by federal inspectors. Black Sheep Egg Company from Walnut Ridge initiated this recall after inspectors found 40 samples of the bacteria at their processing site.
The affected cartons have best-by dates from August 22 to October 31 and were distributed to customers in Arkansas and Missouri between July 9 and September 17. The recall includes two UPC codes: 860010568507 and 860010568538.
Salmonella can cause foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically emerge 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food. Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, lasting four to seven days. Certain groups, like young children, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems, are especially vulnerable and may experience severe infections.
This incident highlights the ongoing risks in food production. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 1.35 million people in the U.S. get sick from salmonella each year, leading to thousands of hospitalizations.
If you have these eggs, it’s best to discard them or return them to where you purchased them. Stay informed about food recalls to protect your health. For more detailed food safety guidelines, you can visit the CDC’s page on salmonella.
