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
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
- Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs, 12-count cartons
- Model numbers
- Julian Date 190 Best By: 8/22/205 through Julian Date 260 Best By: 10/31/2025 Julian Date 190 Sell By: 8/7/2025 through Julian Date 260 Sell By: 10/16/2025
- 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
Eggs are a staple food often used for breakfasts and cooking. Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs are sold in cartons for household use and foodservice. They are typically distributed through retail and wholesale channels.
Why This Is Dangerous
Salmonella contamination can cause gastrointestinal illness. Cooking eggs thoroughly reduces risk, but contaminated eggs should not be consumed.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Households may need to discard affected eggs and pursue refunds or replacements. Illness risk exists if consumed. Cost and time may be involved in returning products.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Identify cartons labeled Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs from Black Sheep Egg Company
- Check packaging for Julian Date ranges 190 to 260 and Best By dates 8/22/2025 to 10/31/2025 or Sell By 8/7/2025 to 10/16/2025
- Verify distribution region matches AR/MO or wholesale locations in MS, TX, CA, IN
- If date codes match, do not use the eggs
- Contact Black Sheep Egg Company for refund or replacement information
Where to find product info
Look on the carton for brand name, date codes, and packaging details. Contact information for refunds is provided by the company via email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements are described but processing times are not specified. Typical timelines range several weeks.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts
- File a consumer complaint with your state health department or the FDA if the company is unresponsive
- Keep the product and packaging as evidence until the issue is resolved.
How to prevent similar issues
- Check eggs for date codes before purchase; prefer eggs from reputable brands with clear recall procedures
- Store eggs at appropriate refrigeration temperatures and avoid purchasing eggs with cracked shells
- When buying eggs, verify batch numbers and dates match those listed in recalls
Documentation advice
Keep receipts, product packaging, recall notices, and records of contact with the company for refunds or replacements.
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Product Details
Brand: Black Sheep Egg Company Product: Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs Package: 12-count cartons; 15 dozen per box Quantity: 23,400 dozen total Sold at: Retail and wholesale locations in AR and MO; wholesale/broker locations in MS, TX, CA and IN Recall date: 2025-09-19 Status: ACTIVE Hazard: Potential Salmonella contamination Remedy: Do not consume. Contact Black Sheep Egg Company, LLC for refund or replacement information via Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, or Visit
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 23,400 dozen total recalled
- Origin: Arkansas distribution with MO retail involvement; other broker locations in MS, TX, CA, IN
- Products were sold in 12-count cartons, 15 dozen per box
- Julian Date range noted on models: 190 Best By 8/22/2025 to 260 Best By 10/31/2025; Sell By 8/7/2025
- Best By and Sell By date ranges included on packaging
- High hazard level for foodborne illness risk
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