Category: Healthy Eating

Recently, there have been 79 cases of salmonella infection caused by eggs in multiple states in the United States, affecting seven states including California and Nevada. This public health incident prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a large-scale recall of 1.7 million dozen brown organic and caged eggs produced by August Egg Company in Hilmar.

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Recall Background and Scope

• Recalling Companies and Products
  The recall is conducted by August Egg Company in Hilmar, California, and the products involved are brown caged and certified organic eggs. The number of eggs recalled this time is huge, reaching 1,700,000 dozen, covering a variety of packaging forms, including fiber and plastic egg cartons.
• Time and sales channels
  The affected eggs were produced between February 3 and May 15, 2025, and sold with a shelf life ranging from March 4 to June 4, 2025. The sales network covers several large retailers in California and Nevada, such as Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raley’s, Food 4 Less and Ralphs.
• Packaging identification information
  Consumers can identify the affected products by the factory code (P-6562 or CA5330) and Julian date (32 to 126) on the egg box.

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Health risks of Salmonella infection

• Symptoms of infection
  Salmonella is a common foodborne pathogen that usually manifests itself as fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Most healthy people have mild symptoms and can recover on their own.
• Serious complications
  For young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, infection can lead to serious or even fatal consequences. The FDA points out that in rare cases, Salmonella can enter the bloodstream and cause serious diseases such as arterial infection, endocarditis and arthritis.

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List of affected brands

The following brands of eggs are involved in this recall and consumers should immediately check and avoid eating them:

• Clover Organic Large Brown 12 eggs
• First Street Cage Free Large Brown Loose (150 pieces)
• Nulaid Medium Brown Cage Free
• Marketside Organic Large Cage Free Brown
• Raley’s Large Cage Free Brown
• Simple Truth Medium and Large Brown Cage Free
• Sun Harvest Organic Cage Free Large Brown
• Sunnyside Loose

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Company response

August Egg Company has suspended the sale of fresh shell eggs and instead sent eggs to egg liquid processing plants for pasteurization to eliminate potential pathogens and ensure consumer safety.

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Consumer protection advice

• Check product information
  When purchasing eggs, be sure to check the factory code and date on the package to confirm whether it belongs to the recalled batch.
• Avoid eating raw and cross contamination
  Eggs should be cooked thoroughly to avoid eating raw or half-cooked eggs. At the same time, pay attention to kitchen hygiene to prevent cross contamination.
• Pay attention to health status
  When symptoms such as fever and diarrhea occur, especially for high-risk groups, they should seek medical attention in time and inform the doctor of the recent egg consumption.

This large-scale egg recall incident once again sounded the alarm for food safety. Consumers need to remain vigilant, identify and handle affected products in a timely manner, and companies and regulators should continue to strengthen food safety management to jointly protect public health.

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Dr Pepper Company jointly issued a recall notice for Dr Pepper Zero Sugar (zero sugar version of Dr Pepper) drinks, and upgraded the recall to Class II on June 5, indicating that the product may pose a health risk to some consumers, especially diabetic patients.

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Overview of the recall event

• Recall time and scope
  On May 23, 2025, the FDA and Dr Pepper Company announced the first voluntary recall of more than 19,000 cans of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar drinks. These drinks are mainly distributed in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, with packaging specifications of 12 or 24 cans, each with a capacity of 12 ounces. The batch number of the affected product is XXXXRS05165, and the best consumption date is marked as February 16, 2026.
• Recall reason
  Although the product is advertised as “zero sugar”, testing found that its sugar content is comparable to the classic version of Dr Pepper. This information is particularly dangerous for diabetics and people who are sensitive to sugar, because excessive sugar intake can cause blood sugar to fluctuate sharply and affect health.
• FDA recall level upgrade
  On June 5, the FDA upgraded this recall to Class II, which means that the use or contact of the product may cause temporary or reversible health problems. The possibility of serious health consequences is low, but it is still necessary to be highly vigilant.

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Impact of the recall on consumers

Diabetics and consumers who are sensitive to sugar should immediately check the product in their hands to confirm whether it belongs to the recalled batch and avoid continuing to drink it. Although ordinary consumers are at lower risk, they should also pay attention to the ingredients of the product to avoid accidental ingestion.

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Background: Food recall trends and other recent recall events

In recent years, food recalls have occurred frequently. According to compliance firm Traceone, the number of food recalls issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture increased by 15% between 2020 and 2024. The reasons for the recalls vary, including ingredient contamination and production environment sanitation issues.

Other recent important recall cases include:

• Topo Chico Mineral Water
  Coca-Cola voluntarily recalled Topo Chico Mineral Water from 40 Costco stores in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas due to potential Pseudomonas contamination. The bacteria can be fatal to those with weakened immune systems.
• Egg Recall
  August Egg Company in Hilmar, California, recalled approximately 1.7 million dozen brown organic and caged eggs due to possible salmonella contamination, involving sales at multiple retailers in California and Nevada.
• Tostitos Corn Flakes Recall
  Some Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Flakes are being recalled in multiple states because they contain unlabeled milk ingredients that may cause severe allergic reactions.
• Nestlé Frozen Meals Recall
  Nestlé USA is recalling some Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals because they may contain wood foreign matter, involving multiple products and multiple retail channels.

The Dr Pepper Zero Sugar recall reminds consumers, especially those with special health needs, to be vigilant and carefully check product information when purchasing and consuming products labeled “zero sugar” or “sugar-free”. Strengthening food safety supervision and consumers’ self-protection awareness are equally important to effectively prevent potential health risks.