California Vega Farms Egg Recall: 63 Sick, 13 Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak—How to Identify Affected Eggs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2025) — A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in California has been linked to recalled Vega Farms in-shell brown eggs, with state health officials reporting 63 illnesses and 13 hospitalizations (and no deaths) tied to the outbreak strain as of Dec. 5, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). California Department of Public Health The recall centers on eggs distributed in Northern California—primarily the Sacramento and Davis areas—and sold not only through retail outlets but also supplied to restaurants and farmers markets, officials said. California Department of Public Health+1 What’s driving the warning: testing, inspection, and