California residents have become ill, and more than a dozen hospitalized after eating eggs contaminated with salmonella.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is investigating the outbreak after Vega Farms recalled more than 1,500 dozen egg cartons.

As of December 5, 63 residents have been sick with 13 of them hospitalized. There are no reported deaths.

The CDPH is working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) as people are warned not to eat. serve , or sell the recalled in-shell eggs distributed by Vega Farms.

“After identifying the supplier of the suspect eggs, CDPH and CDFA conducted an inspection at Vega Farms, Inc. and collected egg and environmental samples for testing,” the release said.

“Multiple samples tested positive for Salmonella … Vega Farms eggs were sold to restaurants, grocery stores, co-ops, and in farmers markets in Northern California.”

The CDPH said consumers should not eat the recalled eggs and throw them away, if anyone found the products for sale they were urged to call the complaint hotline.

“Salmonella infection symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after exposure and include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Illness typically lasts four to seven days and most people recover without medical treatment,” the media release said.

Several egg recalls for Salmonella contamination occurred in 2025, including major actions for Black Sheep Egg Company (Arkansas), Country Eggs, LLC (California), and August Egg Company, impacting millions of eggs sold in various states, with the FDA warning consumers not to eat them due to illness risks, though most recalls are likely past shelf life. Consumers should always check FDA alerts for specific product details like brands, “Best By” dates, and UPC codes if they suspect they have recalled eggs. 

Recent Recalls (2025)

• Black Sheep Egg Company: Recalled over 6 million free-range brown eggs (and other types) from their Arkansas plant due to multiple Salmonella strains, affecting states like AR, MO, and beyond.
• Country Eggs, LLC: Recalled cage-free “Sunshine Yolks” eggs with codes like “CA 7695” after an outbreak sickened nearly 100 people, primarily in California.
• August Egg Company: Recalled eggs linked to a June 2025 outbreak with 134 reported illnesses, 38 hospitalizations, and one death across 10 states, with eggs distributed in AZ, CA, IL, IN, NE, NM, NV, WA, WY. 

What to Do if You Have Recalled Eggs

• Do Not Eat: Dispose of them immediately.
• Check for Details: Look for specific brand names, lot codes, and “Best By” dates on your egg cartons.
• Visit FDA/CDC: Consult the FDA alerts and advisories page and CDC outbreak pages for full details on affected products. 

About Salmonella Illness

• Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and vomiting, typically starting 6 hours to 6 days after infection.
• Most people recover, but it can be severe for vulnerable populations.