Salmonella risk triggers recall of Calif. farm's eggs sold at restaurants

"Vega Farms Inc., based in Dixon, issued the recall on Dec. 5 for its branded eggs sold in 12-count cartons and 30-count flats, CPDH officials said in a notice. The affected products, sold in the Sacramento and Davis areas, carry the handler code 2136 and include items supplied to restaurants and farmers markets. The recall covers cartons and flats marked with Sell By dates of Dec. 22, 2025, and earlier."

"The eggs may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacterium that can cause gastrointestinal illness. Salmonella infections can result in diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, with symptoms generally beginning six hours to six days after infection and typically last four to seven days, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many patients experience watery diarrhea, which may contain blood or mucus, along with severe stomach cramping. Headaches, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite are also common."

Vega Farms Inc. of Dixon recalled branded eggs on Dec. 5 after possible Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 12-count cartons and 30-count flats with handler code 2136 sold in the Sacramento and Davis areas, including items supplied to restaurants and farmers markets, with Sell By dates of Dec. 22, 2025 and earlier. Calls to Vega Farms for comment were not returned. Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, headache, nausea and vomiting, typically appearing six hours to six days after exposure and lasting four to seven days. The CDC advises seeking medical care for prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, high fever, blood in stool or signs of dehydration. No illnesses have been linked to the products so far.

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