Nearly 100 people across 17 states have been infected in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. voluntarily recalled approximately 1.6 million dozen eggs—about 19 million individual eggs—due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, the FDA announced July 22, 2026. The eggs were produced in Texas between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026.
In total, 98 people have been infected, including 26 who have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported, the FDA said. The agency stated that “laboratory, epidemiological, and traceback data from this investigation have determined that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P are a likely source of illnesses in this outbreak,” though additional investigation is ongoing to determine if other sources contributed to the illness.
The recalled eggs were distributed to Kroger locations in Texas and Louisiana; Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi; and other smaller retail outlets, according to the company. The eggs were also shipped to foodservice customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Salmonella can contaminate eggs in two primary ways: through shell contamination by fecal matter after the egg is laid, or through internal contamination before the shell fully forms inside the hen. According to the CDC, salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million infections in the United States annually, with contaminated food as the source of most illnesses. Symptoms typically begin 6 hours to 6 days after exposure and include diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and nausea. Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days, though young children, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems face greater risk of severe illness requiring hospitalization.
This outbreak echoes a comparable incident in June 2025, when August Egg Company recalled approximately 1.7 million eggs linked to a salmonella outbreak affecting 79 people across seven states. That outbreak resulted in 21 hospitalizations and one death, according to CDC data. The company later diverted all remaining eggs to a breaking facility where they were pasteurized to eliminate the salmonella risk.
Midwest Poultry Services advised customers not to consume the recalled eggs and to return them to their original place of purchase for a full refund. The company identified the issue through proactive environmental monitoring on its two Texas farms and stated it is not distributing fresh eggs from those farms at this time. Consumers can identify recalled eggs by looking for plant code numbers P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian date between 157 and 184 printed on the carton.
Sources
- ABC News — confirmed 98 infected across 17 states, 26 hospitalizations, no deaths; Midwest Poultry Services recall details and distribution locations
- FDA — official recall announcement for Midwest Poultry Services eggs, contamination details, product identification codes, and affected retailers
- CDC — salmonella infection statistics (1.35 million annual U.S. infections), symptom onset timeline, recovery information, and vulnerable populations; 2025 August Egg Company outbreak data (79 cases, 7 states, 21 hospitalizations, 1 death)
- Food Safety Government Resources — salmonella transmission mechanisms (shell and internal contamination pathways)
