Check your eggs!
Two egg recalls have been linked to dozens of Salmonella illnesses.
Leaping Bear Farm in Vermont and Happy Hens in California recalled eggs in September after separate investigations. State notices reported 14 illnesses in Vermont and 23 in California, including seven hospitalizations in the California outbreak.
That is 37 reported illnesses across the two outbreaks.
In Vermont, Leaping Bear Farm recalled eggs in cartons dated June 1 through September 5, 2026. The eggs were sold at local farmers markets, stores and other businesses.
Officials detected Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs and environmental samples from the farm. The farm agreed to stop selling or distributing chicken eggs until state officials determine the contamination no longer poses a public health threat.
In California, Happy Hens recalled organic shell eggs with these lot codes and sell-by dates:
• Lot 223: September 10
• Lot 226: September 13
• Lot 237: September 24
The egg handler code is CA-0677. Affected packages include dozen and 18-count cartons, 20- and 30-count flats, and 15-dozen foodservice cases.
The eggs went to restaurants, grocery stores and farmers markets in Southern California and the Central Coast, and were also sold at the farm in Ramona.
California officials said Salmonella found in samples from poultry housing matched the strain causing illnesses.
If you have the recalled eggs, do not eat, serve or sell them. California advises throwing them away or returning them for a refund. Vermont says to put affected eggs in the garbage, not the compost.
Wash surfaces and utensils that touched the eggs with hot, soapy water. Check the brand and carton codes on any eggs still in your refrigerator.
Salmonella symptoms commonly include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, beginning six hours to six days after exposure. Contact a healthcare provider if you develop symptoms after eating recalled eggs.
Learn more:
“Eggs Recalled After 37 Salmonella Illnesses Reported in Separate Outbreaks.” The Healthy