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FDA Expands Class I Egg Recall to Second Brand After Salmonella Found at Arkansas Plant

Testing at Black Sheep’s Walnut Ridge facility detected widespread contamination, prompting warnings that repackaged eggs could extend distribution beyond the initial states.

Overview

  • Federal officials say more than 6 million eggs tied to Black Sheep Egg Company are under a Class I recall, now extended to include Kenz Henz cartons supplied by Black Sheep.
  • An FDA inspection found 40 environmental samples positive for Salmonella at the Walnut Ridge, Arkansas processing site, with several strains known to cause human illness.
  • No illnesses have been reported, and the FDA says it has no evidence linking Black Sheep to an ongoing outbreak as the investigation continues.
  • The recall covers Black Sheep 12- and 18-count Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs with best-by dates from Aug. 22 to Oct. 31, 2025 (UPCs 860010568507, 860010568538), and Kenz Henz 12-count Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs sold in Houston (UPC 86949400030; specified late‑September Julian and October best-by dates).
  • Eggs were shipped to retailers, wholesalers and brokers in Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, California and Indiana and may have been repackaged; consumers and businesses should discard or return listed products and clean and sanitize any surfaces they contacted.