Midwest Poultry Services is recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs over potential salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The recall affects white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced in Texas and distributed to major retailers across multiple states.
The recalled eggs were available at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, as well as Brookshire Grocery stores in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi, according to the FDA. No illnesses have been reported linked to the recalled eggs as of the announcement, but the bacterium poses a significant health risk to consumers.
Salmonella Enteritidis can live on either the outside or inside of eggs and cause foodborne illness. According to the FDA, symptoms include cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, chills, fever, and possibly headache, typically appearing within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated eggs. Most people recover without antibiotics, though the infection can be more severe for young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
As a precaution, Midwest Poultry Services has halted distribution of all fresh eggs produced on its Texas farms while the investigation continues. The company did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside regular business hours, and Kroger and Brookshire Grocery could not be immediately reached for additional details.
This recall is not the first salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in recent years. In June 2025, August Egg Company recalled eggs after a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis sickened 134 people across 10 states, according to the CDC. That outbreak resulted in 38 hospitalizations and one death in California. The eggs from that recall had been distributed widely across multiple states and affected restaurants and retailers.
Consumers who purchased eggs from the affected stores and brands should check their refrigerators and dispose of any recalled products. The FDA recommends that consumers who have eaten the recalled eggs monitor themselves for symptoms of salmonella infection and seek medical attention if symptoms develop. Anyone concerned about potential exposure should contact a healthcare provider.
Sources
- Reuters — core recall details, egg types, distribution locations, salmonella symptoms, company response
- FDA — official recall announcement, distribution halt, product details
- CDC — June 2025 August Egg Company outbreak data, illness count, hospitalization and death figures
