Black Sheep Egg Company, an Arkansas-based producer, has issued a nationwide recall. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that they are recalling over 6 million eggs because they might be contaminated with Salmonella. When in late September the recall got rolling. This action followed 40 environmental samples that had tested positive for Salmonella, including seven different strains. The company told worried consumers that the eggs currently on store shelves are safe to eat.
The recall applies only to eggs under the Kenz Henz brand, which have been sent to other retail companies in Arkansas, Missouri and Texas. So far, Kenz Henz has proactively recalled 12-count packages of Grade AA Large Pasture Raised Eggs. These eggs were provided by Black Sheep Egg Company as a safety net. The affected recalled products are packaged in cartons marked with the affected UPC code 86949400030. These have Julian dates of August 30 through September 5.
Details of the Recall
The recalled eggs have “best by” dates of October 11-14, 2025, and October 16-17, 2025. Black Sheep Egg Company has already been working directly with its end customers. It includes making sure that any products that might be contaminated are swiftly removed from store shelves. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Salmonella account for an estimated 1.35 million infections in the United States each year. The majority of these cases are the result of tainted food sources.
Symptoms of a Salmonella infection usually start six hours to six days after infection with the bacteria. If you’re infected, the majority of people will bounce back in four to seven days without any medical intervention. The dangers of eating tainted eggs certainly warrant serious action.
“Of the samples collected, 40 environmental samples were positive for Salmonella including seven different strains of Salmonella. Some of these strains are known to cause human illness,” – Kenz Henz
Company Response and Consumer Safety
In response to the safety situation, Black Sheep Egg Company posted a statement on their Facebook page pledging their commitment to food safety. They thanked their customers for their continued patronage and support while they make this adjustment during this economic hardship.
“We take food safety very seriously and remain committed to delivering the highest quality products,” – Black Sheep Egg Company
They misled consumers about the safety of their non-eggs products.
“In response to several consumer and customer inquiries, we wish to issue this statement to confirm that our available eggs are safe to eat. We are grateful and appreciative for the loyalty and support of our customers,” – Black Sheep Egg Company
Quality was important to Kenz Henz, and it showed. They argued that only a handful of production days were affected by the recall.
“There is a voluntary recall we issued for 6 days of our production due to possible salmonella. Every egg before and after those days are still our high-quality pasture-raised eggs!” – Kenz Henz
Community Impact and Future Actions
Black Sheep Egg Company is still working to address the ramifications of this recall. In the meantime, local consumers and businesses of all sizes are experiencing widespread harm. The new commitment provides a roadmap for the company to rebuild that confidence in their products while committing to put public safety ahead of short-term profit.
Residents in the states directly impacted should encourage their elected officials to act. Look for this specific UPC code, as well as these Julian dates associated with the recalled products on your egg cartons. If you or anyone you know may have purchased these eggs, throw them away, or return to the place of purchase.
Continued monitoring of food safety practices are essential to protect consumers and companies such as Black Sheep Egg Company. Beyond that, it’s integral to fostering equity and protecting the health and safety of consumers nationwide. Public health officials are closely scrutinizing this issue. They should focus on prevention and education to ensure that we don’t have this kind of outbreak from Salmonella ever again.
