New Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Egg Producer

 Posted on June 09, 2025 in Salmonella

As of June 2025, a multi-state salmonella outbreak has been linked to contaminated eggs supplied out of Hilmar, California. The recalled eggs were sold under multiple brand names and distributed to restaurants, grocery stores, and wholesale buyers across several states, including Illinois.

People who have developed symptoms of salmonella poisoning after eating eggs in recent months may have a legal claim for compensation. If you were hospitalized, diagnosed with salmonella, or suffered long-term complications, an Illinois food poisoning attorney can help you identify the source and hold negligent producers accountable.

Eggs Involved in Recent Nationwide Recalls

According to the recall advisory, the contaminated eggs include brown cage-free eggs and brown certified organic eggs with printed Julian Dates between "32" and "126," followed by plant code numbers "P-6562" or "CA-5330." These eggs were sold in fiber or plastic cartons and were distributed between February 3 and May 15, 2025, with sell-by dates ranging from March 4 to June 19, 2025.

Retailers affected include Walmart, Save Mart, Smart & Final, Safeway, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, and other chains across California, Nevada, and Illinois. The eggs were also distributed to restaurants and institutions under brand names such as Clover, O Organics, Simple Truth, Sunnyside, and Nulaid.

The FDA and CDC are continuing to investigate, and consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and discard any potentially affected eggs, even if they appear safe.

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning from Eggs?

Salmonella infection typically develops within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food. Most people experience diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. In many cases, symptoms last four to seven days and resolve without medical treatment. However, some people — especially young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems — may require hospitalization or suffer long-term digestive issues.

If you or a loved one was diagnosed with salmonella and suspect contaminated eggs are the cause, you should contact your local health department and save any packaging or receipts that could help trace the source.

When Can You File a Lawsuit for Salmonella in Illinois?

Food poisoning lawsuits fall under product liability and negligence law. In Illinois, manufacturers and distributors can be held strictly liable for selling contaminated food. That means you do not need to prove the company was careless. You only have to prove that the food was defective and made you sick.

To support a claim, your lawyer may use:

• Medical records showing a confirmed salmonella diagnosis

• Proof of purchase or consumption of recalled eggs

• Genetic fingerprinting of the salmonella strain (if available)

• Public health investigations linking your illness to the broader outbreak

If your illness resulted in medical bills, lost income, or long-term health complications, you may be eligible for compensation.

Who Can Be Sued in a Food Poisoning Case?

Depending on the facts of your case, your attorney may pursue claims against the egg producer, the egg distributors, and even the store or restaurant that sold the contaminated eggs.

Many food poisoning lawsuits are resolved through settlement, but our experienced attorneys will prepare every case for trial just in case a satisfactory settlement is not reached. Holding food producers accountable can also improve safety standards and help prevent future outbreaks.

Contact an Illinois Food Poisoning Lawyer

If you were sickened by salmonella after eating eggs, you may be entitled to compensation. Our Illinois food poisoning lawsuit attorneys have the experience to investigate your case, trace the source of contamination, and hold negligent producers accountable. Call Newland & Newland, LLP at 312-981-0409 to speak with a lawyer today in a free consultation. We also provide video consultations.