--- title: Vega Farms Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 63 date: 2025-12-12T23:05:00-08:00 author: Bill Marler canonical_url: "https://marlerclark.com/vega-farms-salmonella-outbreak-sickens-63" section: Litigation Landing Pages --- [Foodborne Illnesses](/foodborne-illnesses) / [Salmonella](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/salmonella) / # Vega Farms Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 63 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers and businesses not to eat, serve or sell recalled in-shell eggs distributed by Vega Farms, Inc. Consumers should throw recalled eggs away or return to place of purchase for a refund, and b​usinesses should not sell or serve recalled eggs. CDPH is working with local health departments and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to investigate an outbreak of *Salmonella* Enteritidis infections linked to the consumption of eggs. As of December 5, 2025, 63 California residents who became ill with the outbreak strain have been reported to CDPH. There have been 13 hospitalizations and no deaths. CDPH is warning people not to eat, serve, or sell the recalled in-shell eggs distributed by Vega Farms, Inc. After identifying the supplier of the suspect eggs, CDPH and CDFA conducted an inspection at Vega Farms, Inc. and collected egg and environmental samples for testing. Multiple samples tested positive for *Salmonella*. 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 December 5, 2025, Vega Farms, Inc. voluntarily recalled Vega Farms brand eggs. CDPH is partnering with local health jurisdictions to ensure recalled products are not available for purchase by consumers. CDPH and CDFA are supporting the firm with guidance and resources to eliminate *Salmonella* and prevent future outbreaks. These are the details about the recalled eggs:​ - 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)​ Consumers who become sick after eating the recalled eggs should call their health care provider. *Salmonella* infection symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after exposure and include diarrh​ea, fever and stomach cramps. Illness typically lasts four to seven days, and most people recover without medical treatment. But for some people, the symptoms may be so severe that treatment or hospitalization is needed. 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