Eggs sold in Indiana and Missouri recalled due to potential salmonella – NBC Chicago

The FDA has recalled more than 6 million eggs sold due to potential salmonella contamination, including some sold in two Midwestern states.

Black Sheep Egg Company, based in Arkansas, has recalled its 12- and 18-count cartons of “High Grade A Brown Free Range Eggs.”

The eggs were distributed to retail and wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri, as well as wholesalers and brokers in Indiana, Mississippi, Texas and California, according to the recall.

Potentially contaminated cartons have expiration dates of Aug. 22 to Nov. 31 printed on the side, according to the FDA. The recalled products also include UPC codes 860010568507 and 860010568538.

The contamination was discovered during an FDA inspection of the Black Sheep Egg Company’s egg processing facility. Of the environmental samples taken during the inspection, 40 tested positive for salmonella.

Seven different strains of Salmonella were found among the positive samples, including strains known to cause human illness, according to the recall. However, the FDA says it does not yet have information to suggest the company is the source of an ongoing outbreak.

Below is an example of a label published by the FDA.

Consumers, retailers and distributors are warned by the FDA not to eat, sell or serve the eggs.

The eggs were distributed in Arkansas and Missouri to companies that may have repackaged them, the FDA warns. Additional products may be added to the recall notice as more information becomes available.