Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Country Eggs, NIJIYA, GOLDEN YOLK Large Brown Cage Free Eggs recall: Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella

Recall published 1+ years ago

Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

What the notice says: Country Eggs, LLC of Lucerne Valley, CA is recalling our LARGE BROWN CAGE FREE SUNSHINE YOLKS because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0011-2026
Published
August 27, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Country Eggs, NIJIYA, GOLDEN YOLK
Product type
Eggs
Units affected
81,542 dozen across all brands
Distribution
California, Nevada
Lot / code info
Sell By dates of 07/01/2025- 09/18/2025
Reports of harm
It has been reported that there have been 92 instances of illness and no reported deaths in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Large Brown Cage Free Eggs

What the company announced

“UPDATE: Country Eggs, LLC. has updated produce code dates for Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, Nijiya Markets, and bulk Country Eggs to sell by: 7/1/25 through 9/18/25”

Country Eggs, LLC of Lucerne Valley, CA is recalling our LARGE BROWN CAGE FREE SUNSHINE YOLKS because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. in rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections ( ie.. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The LARGE BROWN CAGE FREE SUNSHINE were distributed in California and Nevada. Product was delivered to grocery stores and food service distributors.

Product was packed in individual retail cartons bearing carton brand names:

Nagatoshi Produce Code Dates sell by: 7/1/25 through 9/18/25 No. CA 7695

Misuho Code Dates sell by: 7/1/25 through 9/18/25 No. CA 7695

Nijiya Markets Code Dates sell by: 7/1/25 through 9/18/25 No. CA 7695

Packed 1/15 DZ Bulk for Foodservice:

Country Eggs LARGE BROWN SUNSHINE YOLKS Code Dates sell by: 7/1/25 - 9/18/25

It has been reported that there have been 92 instances of illness and no reported deaths in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after being brought to our attention by the FDA and other authorities that our product may contain the presence of Salmonella .

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased any of the affected retail brand cartons or in bulk from their foodservice distributors are urged to return them to the place you purchased them for a full refund or to safely dispose of them. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1 (800) 722-3447 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday Pacific Standard Time or by email at [email protected] .

Ensuring the safety and quality of the eggs we supply to our customers is our responsibility and our focus each day. We know this is concerning, and supporting you through this process is our priority. We apologize for the disruption this situation creates in your business. We are committed to addressing this matter fully and to implementing all necessary corrective actions to ensure this does not happen again. Your trust in our team and our products is essential to our business, and we will continue to keep you updated as the situation evolves.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 8 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 7/1/25
  • 9/18/25
  • 7/1/25 - 9/18/25
  • 01
  • 2025- 09
  • 18
  • 2025
  • 542

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Country Eggs, NIJIYA, GOLDEN YOLK — Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.
  4. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased any of the affected retail brand cartons or in bulk from their foodservice distributors are urged to return them to the place you purchased them for a full refund or to safely dispose of them.

Company contact: Country Eggs, LLC — Consumers: (800) 722-3447, [email protected] — Media: Country Eggs, (800) 722-3447

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Country Eggs, NIJIYA, GOLDEN YOLK eggs recalled?

Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella Country Eggs, LLC of Lucerne Valley, CA is recalling our LARGE BROWN CAGE FREE SUNSHINE YOLKS because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: best-by date 7/1/25 or 9/18/25. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased any of the affected retail brand cartons or in bulk from their foodservice distributors are urged to return them to the place you purchased them for a full refund or to safely dispose of them.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, Nevada.

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