California Investigates Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Vega Farms Eggs

Sacramento, Calif. — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), along with local health departments and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to the consumption of Vega Farms eggs.

As of Dec. 5, 63 California residents who became ill with the outbreak strain have been reported to CDPH. There have been 13 hospitalizations and no deaths. 

After identifying the supplier of the suspect eggs, CDPH and CDFA conducted an inspection at Vega Farms and collected egg and environmental samples for testing. Multiple samples tested positive for Salmonella, said the agencies. Whole genome sequencing analysis revealed that the Salmonella in at least one sample matched the strain found in sick individuals. 

Vega Farms eggs were sold to restaurants, grocery stores, co-ops and in farmers markets in Northern California.

On Dec. 5, Vega Farms voluntarily recalled Vega Farms brand eggs. CDPH is partnering with local health jurisdictions to ensure recalled products are not available for purchase by consumers.

The following eggs are recalled:​

• Product description: Brown Eggs
• Handler Code: 2136
• Julian Date (3-digit number from 001 to 365 corresponding to the day of the year): 328 and prior
• Sell-by dates: 12-22-25 and prior
• Brand name: Vega Farms
• Package sizes:
  • Consumer packaging: 1-dozen cartons and 30-egg flats
  • Foodservice packaging: 15-dozen cases (contains 6 flats of 30 eggs each)​

​​​​​Anyone finding these products for sale should call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at (800) 495-3232 or submit an electronic report ​to CDPH’s Food and Drug Branch.