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(Zero Hedge)—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of more than 6 million eggs across at least six states due to Salmonella contamination, according to a recently issued recall notice.
The FDA labeled the recall as Class I, the most severe under the agency’s rules, meaning it is a dangerous or defective product that could cause serious injury or death.
The recall was announced by Arkansas-based Black Sheep Egg Company earlier this month, the FDA said in a news release updated on Oct. 20
The impacted products include Black Sheep Egg Company-branded Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs with best by dates of Aug. 22, 2025, to Oct. 31, 2025, on the side of the carton, the FDA said.
“Products may have been further distributed to other states, and additional products will be added to this advisory as information becomes available,” the FDA said.
The Epoch Times’ Jack Phillips reports that the FDA recall notice said that the eggs were sent to retail and wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri, and the products were also sent to broker locations in Mississippi, Texas, California, and Indiana.
An Epoch Times review of the notice shows that 522,915 dozen eggs were recalled in all, meaning that more than 6.27 million eggs are under recall.
“FDA is aware that recalled product could still be in people’s homes. More information about the distribution of this product will be provided as it becomes available,” the news release stated.
One of the companies that received the eggs, Texas-based Kenz Henz, on Oct. 16 recalled 12-count packages of Kenz Henz brand of Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs that were received from Black Sheep. The eggs were sold at stores in Houston, Texas, the FDA said.
For the Black Sheep recall, the products include Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs, Free Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs, Free Range Grade AA Medium Brown Eggs, Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs, and Free Range Grade AA Medium White Eggs.
The recalled products have UPC codes of either 860010568507 or 860010568538, the FDA said.
In a separate announcement from the FDA on Oct. 17, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with that specific recall. However, it’s not clear if any illnesses were reported to the agency in connection with the broader Black Sheep Egg Company recall.
The recalled Kenz Henz eggs are packaged in a 12-count carton that has a UPC code of 86949400030, with a best by date of Oct. 11 to Oct. 14, and Oct. 16 to Oct. 17 stamped on the side of the carton, according to the agency.
The FDA has warned consumers, retailers, and distributors not to eat, sell, or serve the recalled Black Sheep Egg Company eggs.
The health agency added that people should check their refrigerator for the recalled eggs and should throw them out or return them to the point of purchase. Consumers are also advised to clean and sanitize any areas or containers that the eggs may have touched.
People who may have been exposed to the eggs should look out for Salmonella symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal cramps, among others. If symptoms develop, the FDA recommends that the person contact a health care provider.
Symptoms generally begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last up to a week, health officials say.
Although most people recover without medical treatment, the illness can be severe, especially for young children, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems.
Why Bullion Beats Numismatics and Collectible for Your Safe or IRA
Precious metals continue to attract Americans seeking reliable ways to protect their wealth amid inflation, geopolitical risks, and stock market swings. Whether stored in a home safe or held inside a self-directed IRA, physical gold and silver deliver tangible value that paper or digital assets often lack. Yet investors must choose carefully between bullion—pure bars and coins valued mainly for their metal content—and numismatics or collectibles, where rarity, history, and collector demand heavily influence pricing.
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Numismatic coins and collectibles add substantial value from factors such as age, rarity, minting errors, or historical significance. A pre-1933 U.S. gold coin or graded proof piece can carry premiums of 30%, 50%, or even 200% above melt value. While this appeals to hobbyists, it creates complexity. Pricing depends on subjective grading, collector trends, and auction results instead of daily spot prices.
For investors focused on wealth preservation and retirement security rather than building a collection, bullion often delivers better results.
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- Selling bullion involves tight bid-ask spreads, so you recover nearly full spot value with minimal fees. Collectibles require finding the right buyer and may sell at a discount if demand for that specific item weakens.
- Bullion prices remain transparent and update with global spot markets. You can track gold near current levels or silver accordingly and know exactly where your holdings stand. Numismatic values are priced by the Gold IRA companies with hefty margins applied.
- Standardized coins and bars store efficiently and divide easily for partial sales. Rare coins often need protective slabs and controlled conditions, adding hassle and expense.
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Stronger Fit for Precious Metals IRAs
Precious metals IRAs continue gaining traction as investors diversify retirement portfolios beyond stocks and bonds. IRS rules permit certain bullion products in self-directed IRAs if they meet purity standards (.995 fine for gold, .999 for silver) and are held by an approved custodian. Eligible items include American Gold and Silver Eagles plus many generic bars and rounds from recognized mints.
Numismatic and most collectible coins generally face heavy scrutiny from custodians due to valuation disputes and elevated markups. These higher premiums mean less actual metal ends up working inside the account.
Bullion avoids these issues. Its value links directly to verifiable spot prices, which simplifies reporting and lowers the risk of regulatory challenges. More of your IRA contribution purchases real metal instead of dealer profits or speculative upside. Over time, owning additional ounces that appreciate with the metal itself can create meaningful outperformance compared with high-premium alternatives that deliver fewer ounces.
Regulatory guidance from the CFTC and state securities offices repeatedly cautions against aggressive sales of expensive numismatics or “semi-numismatic” coins for IRAs. For retirement planning, transparent bullion from established providers reduces risk and aligns better with long-term goals.
How to Get Started with Bullion
Begin by clarifying your goals. Are you protecting savings in a safe, or moving part of a retirement account into a precious metals IRA? Focus on the number of ounces you can acquire at current prices rather than chasing marked-up collectibles.
Diversify sensibly: use gold for core preservation and silver for its blend of industrial and monetary qualities. Mix coins for easier divisibility with bars for lower per-ounce costs on larger buys. Arrange secure storage—whether at home with proper insurance or through professional facilities.
As economic uncertainties linger and faith in conventional assets erodes, bullion continues proving its worth as a dependable store of value. Its direct approach avoids the hype that sometimes surrounds collectible markets and keeps the focus on the metal itself.
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