The nationwide shell egg recall for possible salmonella contamination that began on August 13, 2010 continues to expand. On August 23, 2010, the Egg Safety Center added several new brands to the list of recalled eggs. The updated list also contains additional production codes for a few brands that were already on the recall list. Take a moment to check your eggs again to make sure you are not at risk for salmonella.
Newly added brands: Alta Dena Dairy, Challenge Dairy, Driftwood Dairy, E&M Ranch, Farmer's Gems, Hidden Villa Ranch, and Yucaipa Valley.
How to Check Your Eggs
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Recalled eggs were packed into all types of containers including 6-egg, 12-egg, 18-egg and 30-egg cartons, as well as loose eggs that were for institutional use or repackaging into trays containing 5 dozen or more eggs.
Step 1: Check the brand name of your eggs for one that is included in the recall.
Brand names included in the recall: Albertson, Alta Dena Dairy, Bayview, Becky, Boomsma's, Cal Egg, Challenge Dairy, Country Eggs, Driftwood Dairy, Dutch Farms, E&M Ranch, Farm Fresh, Farmer's Gems, Glenview, Hidden Villa Ranch, Hillandale Farms, James Farms, Kemps, Lucerne, Lund, Mi Pueblo, Mountain Dairy, Nulaid, Pacific Coast, Ralph’s, Shoreland, Sunny Farms, Sunny Meadow, Sunshine, Sun Valley, Trafficanda, West Creek, Wholesome Farms and Yucaipa Valley.
Step 2: Find the production code printed on the end of the package. The production code reveals where and when your eggs were packed.
The production code typically begins with the letter "P" and is followed by a plant number and a three-digit date code. Some brands may display the numbers in a different order or not include the "P" before the plant number.
Look for plant numbers 1026, 1091, 1156, 1292, 1413, 1663, 1686, 1686K, 1720, 1860, 1942, 1946, or 1951.
Look for date codes between 099 and 230.
An example of a code you might see is P-1946 223, as shown in the photo. In this example, P-1946 is the plant number and 223 is the date code. In alternate formats, this code might appear as 1946 223 or 223 1946.
Step 3: If both the brand and production code is among those listed above, check the Egg Safety Center's List of Affected Brands and Descriptions for more details on brands, packaging, egg size and specific date codes. The list is arranged alphabetically by brand name. Look for the line in the table that lists your brand and container size. Note that both the plant number and day number must be in the list in the entry for your brand. If both numbers are not together in the list, your eggs have not been recalled.
Get a Refund on Recalled Eggs
If your eggs have been recalled, do not eat or cook them. Instead, return them to the store where you bought them and ask for a refund. Don't worry if you already threw away the store receipt or have eaten some of the eggs. Bring the carton back to the store. Your egg carton stamped with a recalled production code is sufficient proof of purchase.
If your eggs are not on the recall list, breathe a sigh of relief for now, but be ready to check them again as the recall list expands. In the meantime, cook your eggs thoroughly and resist the temptation to lick the beaters when baking cookies and cakes.
For more info:
Egg Safety Center: Recall - Affected Brands and Descriptions
Do you want to know where your egg plant is located? Enter the plant number into the USDA Poultry Program Plantbook Query Page.
Comments
This is good information especially since the list of brands keeps growing.
We have Raley's eggs with the code P1686. If the brand name is not on the list, but the plant code is, are the eggs affected?
Raley's brand eggs are not on the list, so your eggs should be okay. To be on the safe side, make sure you cook them thoroughly and check the list again if more recalls are announced.
Amy, Santa Clara Baking Examiner
Wow, this recall just keep growing. Thanks for staying on top of this. So far, I'm safe. I hope I stay that way. I'll keep checking to make sure.
Thanks for sharing this recall information. Eggs are used in so many cooking dishes.
Winona Cooking Examiner
Winona Home and Living Examiner
I wonder if the eggs on the shelves in the store are even all safe. The way this is going you could buy eggs today and have them show up on the recall list a few days later.
I've wondered that too after seeing new brands and codes added to the list every day or so. My brand wasn't on the original list, but showed up a few days later.
Due to this concern, I recommend that even if your eggs are not on the list, be safe and cook them thoroughly.
Amy, Santa Clara Baking Examiner
Amy, great info on the expanding egg recall. It's getting a little scary with so many brands being added. I am fortunate so far as I buy Clover brand eggs at Cosentino's and they ahve not appeared on any of the recall lists.
Margie, Thanks for letting everyone know of a store that sells a brand that is not on the list.
Amy, Santa Clara Baking Examiner
We buy our eggs from our super market and it is their name on the egg carton - no mention of a farm. Are we safe? They were purchased at Market Basket.
Thanks!
Market Basket brand eggs are not on the list, so your eggs should be good. But remember, in cases like this always be safe and cook your eggs thoroughly and do not eat them raw or undercooked.
my eggs say 223 18-0447 P12. I don't see 18-0447 anywhere. Am I safe?
Thanks for the updates. I suspected my extra restroom visits were egg related but my brand/plant numbers were not listed...until now....suspicion confirmed!
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