Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Just as egg prices were beginning to cool after months of historic highs, a multi-state salmonella outbreak has triggered the recall of 1.7 million dozen organic eggs, dealing a fresh blow to consumer confidence in food safety.

On June 6, the FDA announced a sweeping recall involving brown, cage-free, certified organic eggs—products typically marketed as safe, premium, and health-conscious. The outbreak is linked to the August Egg Company, based in California.

As of June 5, the CDC reported 79 confirmed cases of salmonella illness across seven states. The affected eggs were sold primarily at Walmart stores in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington, and Wyoming, along with other regional grocery chains, especially in California and Nevada.

The recall compounds frustrations for consumers already battered by so-called “eggflation.” National egg prices—driven up by avian flu-related shortages—only recently dropped from a peak of $6.23 per dozen in March to $5.12 in April, the first month-to-month decline since October 2024.

Health officials urge customers to check their egg cartons and avoid consuming any products covered by the recall. Consumers experiencing symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps are advised to seek medical attention.