Nearly 1.6 million eggs have been recalled over potential salmonella enteritidis contamination, marking the latest food safety concern for consumers shopping at major U.S. grocers.
Midwest Poultry Services issued the voluntary recall on July 22 for 1,589,577 cartons of white-shell and cage-free brown eggs produced at its Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The affected eggs were distributed to retailers in six states: Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi, with sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026.
The recalled eggs were sold under multiple brand names, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups, primarily through Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana and Brookshire Grocery stores across the six affected states. The company also distributed eggs to foodservice and other smaller retail outlets in the region.
The company identified the potential contamination through what it described as “proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis” on its two Texas farms. Midwest Poultry Services has since paused distribution of fresh eggs from those facilities pending further investigation.
Salmonella enteritidis can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children and older adults. Symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, with onset occurring between six hours and six days after consuming contaminated food. Most healthy people recover within four to seven days without medical intervention, though some cases may require hospitalization.
As of the recall announcement, Midwest Poultry Services reported no confirmed illnesses linked to the eggs. However, a comparable outbreak in June 2025 illustrated the potential scale of egg-related salmonella incidents. When August Egg Company recalled eggs over salmonella risk, the outbreak sickened at least 79 people across seven states, resulting in 21 hospitalizations, demonstrating how quickly contaminated eggs can spread illness across multiple regions.
Consumers who have purchased eggs with the identifying code P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian date between 157 and 184 should not consume them and should return the products to their original point of purchase for a full refund. The FDA has published a detailed list of all affected products by brand and package size on its website. For questions, consumers can contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Sources
- CBS News — details on the recall scope, affected brands, distribution states, and company’s detection method
- The Hill — comprehensive product list, UPC codes, Julian dates, retail locations, and salmonella health effects
- USA Today — recall announcement, affected products, store locations, and consumer guidance
