California farm recalls eggs due to possible salmonella. What to look for

There have been a growing number of food recalls across California.

A California farm just amid a salmonella outbreak in San Diego County, according to the California Department of Public Health.

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The recalled eggs were distributed throughout California, including to food delivery services, grocery stores and restaurants.

Here’s what consumers need to know:

Which food product was recalled in California? Why?

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, of its organic shell eggs because of possible salmonella contamination.

The pasture-raised organic egg farm is based in Ramona in San Diego County.

Here’s which lots were recalled, and related dates:

• Lot 223 — Sept. 10
• Lot 226 — Sept. 13
• Lot 237 — Sept. 24

The farm acknowledged the recall and its connection to the investigation on Instagram

“Happy Hens is currently being publicly linked to a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in San Diego County,” the company wrote in an Instagram post on Sept. 8. “We know this is serious, and we are taking it seriously.”

Company officials said they are conducting additional testing and working to determine what happened.

“From the beginning, Happy Hens has been built on one simple belief: you should know your farmer, know how your food is produced and know the people responsible for feeding your family,” the company wrote.

Where were recalled eggs sold?

to several food delivery services, grocery stores and restaurants across Southern California.

Grocery Outlet stores in Oceanside, San Diego, San Marcos and San Ysidro sold recalled eggs.

Recalled eggs were also distributed to Frazier Farms Market locations in La Mesa, Oceanside and Vista.

in Del Mar, San Diego and La Jolla sold recalled eggs.

Jimbo’s Naturally supermarkets and Lofty Coffee Co. shops across San Diego County were also listed as retailers with recalled eggs.

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You can view the with recalled Happy Hens eggs on the California Department of Public Health’s website.

What are symptoms of salmonella?

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a salmonella infection typically causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.

Symptoms generally begin within several hours to several days after infection and can last for several days.

Some people are more likely to develop severe illness, including children younger than 5, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems.

In some cases, a salmonella infection can require medical treatment or hospitalization.

What should I do if I bought the recalled eggs?

According to FoodSafety.gov, recalled food items should not be eaten.

FoodSafety.gov recommends following the instructions provided by the manufacturer when a food product is recalled.

Depending on the recall, consumers might be instructed to return the product to the store for a refund or dispose of it safely.

As of Friday, Sept. 11, the and Happy Hens had not provided specific instructions on whether consumers should return or dispose of the recalled eggs.

For more information, call Happy Hens at 760-870-5162 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.