Eggs recalled as salmonella outbreak sickens 23 people

California health officials are urging consumers not to eat recalled organic eggs after a salmonella outbreak sickened 23 people and hospitalized seven.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced last week that the outbreak had been linked to Happy Hens brand organic eggs produced at the company’s Ramona, California, farm. 

The company voluntarily recalled the eggs on Sept. 8.

“Consumers should throw away recalled eggs or return to (the) place of purchase for a refund. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider if they become sick with symptoms of Salmonella infection within 7 days of eating this product,” CDPH said.

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As of Sept. 8, the outbreak had sickened 23 California residents, sending seven people to hospitals. No deaths have been reported.

“Because this outbreak is considered ongoing, additional recent illnesses linked to this outbreak may still be identified,” CDPH said.

The recalled products include all grades and sizes of Happy Hens organic in-shell eggs with egg handler code CA-0677, as well as the following lot codes and sell-by dates:

• Sell By Sept. 10 (Lot 223)
• Sell By Sept. 13 (Lot 226)
• Sell By Sept. 24 (Lot 237)

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The eggs were sold in one-dozen and 18-count cartons, 20- and 30-count flats for consumers and 15-dozen food service cases. 

The products were distributed to restaurants, grocery stores and farmers markets across Southern California and the Central Coast.

They were also sold directly at the company’s Ramona farm, CDPH said.

According to CDPH, investigators identified Happy Hens eggs as the likely source of the outbreak following interviews with people who became ill.

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“Most people recover without medical treatment,” CDPH said. “But for some people, the symptoms may be so severe that treatment or hospitalization is needed. Children younger than 5 years of age, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely than others to get very sick.”

FOX Business reached out to Happy Hens for comment.