Washington State Department of Health is working with local and federal public health partners to investigate Salmonella infections linked to consumption of eggs. Four Washington residents were infected with a strain of Salmonella that has made a total of 79 people in 7 states sick. Brown cage free eggs and brown certified organic eggs supplied by August Egg Company (Hilmar, CA) have been recalled. Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs (CDC)
In Washington
Quick Facts
- Cases: 4
- Status: Ongoing
- Recall: Yes
Recalled Food
Brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs products distributed by August Egg Company (Hilmar, CA) have been recalled.
In Washington State, the recalled eggs were distributed to Walmart locations. On the egg carton, recalled eggs will have a “sell by” date from March 4, 2025 to June 19, 2025 and a "plant code number” that is either “P-6562” or “CA5330”. For example:
See the August Egg Company List of Recalled Products
Local, state, and federal partners continue to investigate the source of illness for outbreak-related cases and additional products may be recalled or identified as a possible source of infection in the future.
About Salmonella
Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection that is often spread through the fecal-oral route, through contaminated food and water, or through contact with animals and their environments. Symptoms of salmonellosis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, chills, and abdominal cramping. Illness typically lasts several days, and people can spread infection to others even after symptoms resolve.
How to Prevent Salmonella Infection
- Wash hands with soap and water after going to the bathroom, changing diapers, touching animals, and before eating or preparing food.
- Cook all meats thoroughly, especially poultry.
- Wash cutting boards and counters used for meat or poultry preparation immediately after use to avoid cross contaminating other foods.
More Resources
To report a suspected foodborne illness or file a complaint about unsafe food handling practices at an establishment in Washington, use the Foodborne Illness Notification System (FINS).
Cases by County of Residence
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County |
Cases |
|---|---|
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King |
3 |
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Lincoln |
1 |
Advice to Consumers
- Do not eat any recalled eggs. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
- Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled eggs using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
- Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up
Advice to Retailers
- Do not sell or serve the recalled products.
- Check with your distributors to ensure you did not receive these products.
- Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with these products.