Eggs sold in two states have been urgently recalled over fears of deadly bacteria.

Black Sheep Egg Company in Arkansas has issued a voluntary recall of their 12-count and 18-count cartons of Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs. This decision came following the detection of salmonella at one of their processing sites by health officials.

Salmonella is a dangerous bacterium that affects more than a million Americans annually, causing symptoms like bloody diarrhea, cramps, and vomiting.

The eggs in question have ‘best-by’ dates from August 22 through October 31, 2025. They were distributed to various companies in Arkansas and Missouri from July 9 to September 17, 2025, who might have repackaged them.

The products include the UPC codes 860010568507 and 860010568538.

No illnesses have been reported, and the recall is not linked to ‘an ongoing outbreak’ of salmonella, according to the FDA. 

The recall was initiated after the FDA found evidence of salmonella in samples from equipment and surfaces at the Arkansas processing site used by Black Sheep Egg Company. Out of these samples, 40 tested positive for seven different strains of salmonella, several of which can cause human illness.

The FDA warned that while the products have been removed from shelves, consumers may still have them in their fridges. 

Eggs sold in two states have been recalled over fears of contamination with the potentially deadly bacteria salmonella (stock image)

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, cramps and vomiting (stock image)

The agency advised: “Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not consume, sell, or serve the recalled Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs in either 12-count or 18-count cartons with Best By dates from 8/22/2025 to 10/31/2025, as indicated on the carton.”

Salmonella is commonly found in foods contaminated by animal feces and is prevalent in poultry, red meat, dairy, eggs, fish, fruits, and vegetables.

Another company, Country Eggs, LLC, also issued an egg recall earlier this year after the products were found to contain salmonella.

That outbreak, which is ongoing, has so far sickened 95 people and hospitalized 18 across 14 states. 

Salmonella strikes 1.3million Americans every year, hospitalizes 26,500 and kills around 400. 

However, because salmonella often causes no symptoms and goes undiagnosed, case numbers are likely much higher. 

Pictured above is one of the labels found on affected products

Another label found on affected products is pictured above

Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps that begin six hours to six days after initial infection, according to the CDC. 

Unlike most bacteria, once consumed some strains of salmonella can survive the stomach acid and travel into the intestines.

Once there, they burrow into the cells lining the organ, causing inflammation, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. The bacteria may also enter the bloodstream and travel to other organs.

Most people recover within days, though the illness is responsible for more than 26,000 hospitalizations and 400 deaths a year.