Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 19, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Black Sheep Egg Company
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 5 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, INFANTS, CHILDREN
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Black Sheep Egg Company
- Product type
- Eggs - Free Range Grade A Large Brown (18ct cartons)
- Model numbers
- Julian Date 190 Best By: 8/22/2025 through Julian Date 260 Best By: 10/31/2025
- Sizes
- 18ct Cartons
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- AR, MO, MS, TX, CA
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 19, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 22, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Potential Salmonella contamination.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Black Sheep Egg Company, LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs sold in 18-count cartons by Black Sheep Egg Company, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
Why This Is Dangerous
Salmonella contamination can cause severe gastrointestinal illness. Consuming recalled eggs poses a health risk.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers who purchased these eggs may be at risk of illness. The recall affects retail and wholesale channels across several states; 16,245 dozen eggs are involved.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check carton UPC 860010568538
- Look for Julian Date range 190 Best By: 8/22/2025 through Julian Date 260 Best By: 10/31/2025
- Confirm 18-count Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs
- Check if purchased in AR or MO or via brokers in MS, TX, CA, IN
- If in doubt, discard the product
Where to find product info
UPC on carton; Best By date; Julian Date; brand labeling
What timeline to expect
4-8 weeks for refunds or replacements
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all attempts to contact Black Sheep Egg Company.
- File a consumer complaint with CPSC or FDA if the company remains unresponsive.
- Keep copies of all communications and receipts.
How to prevent similar issues
- Examine egg cartons for recall codes before purchase.
- Buy from reputable retailers with visible lot codes.
- Follow safe egg handling: refrigerate at 40°F or colder, cook eggs thoroughly.
- Avoid consuming raw or undercooked eggs.
Documentation advice
Keep the recalled packaging, take photos of the carton and UPC, retain purchase receipts, and record attempts to contact the company.
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Product Details
Model numbers: Julian Date 190 Best By: 8/22/2025 through Julian Date 260 Best By: 10/31/2025. Sold at retail and wholesale locations in AR and MO. Wholesale and broker locations in MS, TX, CA and IN. 18-count cartons of Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs. UPC 860010568538. Price: Unknown.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Julian Date range 190 to 260 Best By 8/22/2025 to 10/31/2025
- Distributed to AR, MO; wholesale brokers in MS, TX, CA, IN
- Class I recall; HIGH hazard
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