Golden yolk brown eggs, identified as the source of a multistate Salmonella outbreak, have been recalled. On August 27, Country Eggs of Lucerne Valley, CA, issued a recall for large, brown, cage-free eggs sold at grocery stores and to foodservice distributors.
The problem was discovered by California health officials investigating a Salmonella outbreak at Chubby Cattle restaurant in Los Angeles. The ongoing investigation includes Chubby Cattle locations in Little Tokyo and Rowland Heights. Illnesses associated with at least four restaurants are part of the outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Foodservice Salmonella Egg Recall
The food service Salmonella egg recall includes:
- Country Eggs brand CA Cage Free Large Brown Grade AAA Sunshine Yolks
- 15 dozen per package
- Sell by: 7/1/25 – 9/18/25
Retail Salmonella Egg Recall
The retail Salmonella egg recall includes:
Nagatoshi Produce
- Cage-free Omega-3 Golden Yolk Grade AA Large Brown Eggs
- Sell by dates: 7/1/25 through 9/18/25
- Code: No. CA 7695
Misuho
- Cage-free Omega-3 Golden Yolk Grade AA Large Brown Eggs
- Code: No. CA 7695
- Sell by dates: 7/1/25 through 9/18/25
Nijiya Markets
- Cage-free Omega-3 Golden Yolk Grade AA Large Brown Eggs
- Code: No. CA 7695
- Sell by dates: 7/1/25 through 9/18/25
Eggs are a Common Source of Salmonella Outbreaks
Eggs are a common source of Salmonella outbreaks. At restaurants, practices that allow germs to grow or spread include: improper cooking, mixing or “pooling” eggs, storing uncooked eggs at improper temperatures, and inadequate cleaning of utensils and equipment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Salmonella Symptoms
Symptoms of a Salmonella infection usually develop within six to 72 hours of exposure. They include:
- Fever
- Diarrhea (which may be bloody)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain