Egg Recall Alert — Check Your Cartons!
Heads up, friends! Two separate egg recalls were just announced, and if you’ve picked up eggs recently, you’ll want to double-check your fridge. Both recalls involve possible Salmonella contamination — so please take a quick minute to see if any of these cartons look familiar before you crack another egg!
1. Black Sheep Egg Company Recall
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers, retailers, and distributors to not eat, sell, or serve certain Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs from Black Sheep Egg Company due to a potential Salmonella risk.
- Affected sizes: 12- and 18-count cartons
- Best By dates: 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025
- UPC codes: 860010568507 and 860010568538
- Distributed in: Arkansas and Missouri (check the FDA link below for all locations)
What to do: If your carton matches these details, toss it out immediately or return it to the store for a refund. Be sure to clean any fridge shelves or containers that touched the eggs with hot, soapy water.
2. Kenz Henz Pasture Raised Eggs Recall (Houston Area)
Another recall has been issued by Kenz Henz (Santa Fe, TX) for certain Grade AA Large Pasture Raised Eggs sold in the Houston area. This recall was also linked to a potential Salmonella concern. Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported yet — but the affected cartons should be discarded right away.
- Brand: Kenz Henz
- UPC: 86949400030
- Julian Dates: 241–244 (Aug 30–Sep 2) and 246–247 (Sep 4–5)
- Best By Dates: 10/11–10/14 and 10/16–10/17
- Sold in: Retail stores in the greater Houston, TX area
What to do: Throw out any cartons that match these dates or return them for a refund. Be sure to clean any surfaces that came in contact with the eggs to prevent cross-contamination.
General Safety Tips
- Stop using any recalled or suspicious cartons immediately.
- Do not cook or eat recalled eggs — even if they look or smell fine.
- Wipe down refrigerator shelves, containers, or counters with hot, soapy water.
- If you or a family member experience fever, nausea, diarrhea, or stomach cramps, contact a healthcare provider — symptoms can appear 12–72 hours after exposure.
- Extra caution is needed for young children, older adults, or those with weakened immune systems.
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