CDPH / FDA food recall · September 2026
Is Happy Hens eggs recalled for Salmonella?
Yes. Happy Hens (Ramona, CA) recalled in-shell organic eggs with handler code CA-0677 and lots 223 / 226 / 237 (sell-by Sep 10 / 13 / 24) for possible Salmonella Enteritidis after a San Diego County outbreak (~23 cases, 7 hospitalizations as of Sep 8, 2026). The farm recalled on September 8, 2026; CDPH warned consumers on September 11, 2026.
Affected product identifiers
- Brand: Happy Hens
- Product: In-shell organic eggs (all grades and sizes)
- Egg handler code: CA-0677
- Lots / sell-by dates: 223 Sell By Sep 10; 226 Sell By Sep 13; 237 Sell By Sep 24
- Consumer packages: 1-dozen carton, 18-count carton, 20-count flats, 30-count flats
- Foodservice: 15-dozen cases (6 flats × 30 eggs)
- Firm: Happy Hens — Ramona, California
- Hazard: Potential Salmonella Enteritidis (outbreak-linked; FDA environmental samples matched the outbreak strain)
- Distribution: Southern California and Central Coast restaurants, grocery stores, and farmers’ markets; also sold at the farm
- Outbreak (as of Sep 8, 2026): 23 California cases, 7 hospitalizations, 0 deaths; onsets June 21–August 16, 2026
How to check your carton
Match the Happy Hens brand, egg handler code CA-0677, and one of the three lot / sell-by combinations above. A brand name alone is not enough. You can search Happy Hens eggs or use the lot number recall checker, then confirm against the CDPH warning.
What to do
Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled eggs. Discard them or return them for a refund. Wash and sanitize surfaces that touched the eggs. Report product still for sale to CDPH at (800) 495-3232. Salmonella symptoms often include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within hours to days after exposure. This page is not medical advice.
Official sources
- CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Recalled Happy Hens Brand Organic Shell Eggs (NR26-029)
- CDPH Happy Hens retailer / distribution list (PDF)
- San Diego County: Salmonella DNA Found on Farm Tied to Ramona Outbreak
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FAQ
Is Happy Hens eggs recalled?
Yes. Happy Hens of Ramona, California, voluntarily recalled Happy Hens brand in-shell organic eggs (all grades and sizes) with egg handler code CA-0677 and lot/date codes 223 (Sell By Sep 10), 226 (Sell By Sep 13), and 237 (Sell By Sep 24) because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination linked to a San Diego County outbreak. The company recalled on September 8, 2026 after initially declining; CDPH issued a consumer warning on September 11, 2026 (NR26-029).
Which Happy Hens lots and sell-by dates are included?
Match egg handler code CA-0677 with lot 223 Sell By Sep 10, lot 226 Sell By Sep 13, or lot 237 Sell By Sep 24. Consumer packages include 1-dozen cartons, 18-count cartons, 20-count flats, and 30-count flats. Foodservice includes 15-dozen cases (6 flats of 30 eggs each). All grades and sizes of Happy Hens in-shell organic eggs with those codes are included.
Where were the recalled Happy Hens eggs sold?
CDPH states the eggs were distributed to restaurants, grocery stores, and farmers’ markets in Southern California and the Central Coast, and were available for sale directly at the farm in Ramona, California. CDPH published a retailer distribution list with the warning.
How many people got sick in the Happy Hens Salmonella outbreak?
As of September 8, 2026, CDPH reported 23 California residents in the outbreak, with seven hospitalizations and no deaths. Illness onset dates ranged from June 21 through August 16, 2026. The outbreak was considered ongoing, so additional cases could still be identified. San Diego County interviews identified Happy Hens eggs as the source; FDA environmental samples from two hen houses matched the outbreak strain by whole genome sequencing.
What should I do if I have recalled Happy Hens eggs?
Do not eat, serve, or sell them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Wash and sanitize surfaces and items that touched the eggs. CDPH’s complaint hotline is (800) 495-3232 if you find recalled product still for sale. This page is not medical advice; contact a health care provider if you ate recalled eggs and develop symptoms of Salmonella infection.
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