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FDA upgrades egg recall to Class I, its most serious category, as salmonella outbreak illnesses reported between Nov. 21 and June 30

The FDA has upgraded a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs to Class I, its most serious category, due to a salmonella outbreak linked to illnesses reported between Nov. 21 and June 30. Consumers are urged to return affected eggs for a full refund.

El Paso Times El Paso Times15 August 2026 · 19:31 UTC
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The FDA has classified a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs as Class I, indicating a serious health risk due to a salmonella outbreak. The eggs, produced by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., were sold at various retailers in Texas and Louisiana, with sell-by dates extending to Aug. 17.1234

The agency defines a Class I recall as one where there is a reasonable probability that exposure could lead to serious health consequences or death. Salmonella can cause severe infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children and the elderly.

Symptoms of salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Although no deaths have been reported as of July 24, the outbreak has raised significant concern among health officials.

Consumers are advised to check for eggs with the codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates between 157 and 184, and to return any affected products for a full refund. Midwest Poultry Services has ceased distribution of fresh eggs from its Texas farms amid the outbreak.56

The illnesses linked to the recalled eggs were reported between Nov. 21, 2025, and June 30, highlighting the ongoing risk associated with these products.

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“The recall affects only eggs with codes P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian date between 157 and 184, and consumers are urged to return them for a full refund. Midwest Poultry Services has stopped distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms, but some recalled eggs carry best-by dates through Aug. 17.”
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“The FDA reclassified the recall on Aug. 12 as Class I, the FDA's most serious recall category.”
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FDA upgrades egg recall to highest risk level as salmonella outbreak sickens 98 across 17 states; 26 hospitalized
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FDA upgrades egg recall to highest risk level as salmonella outbreak sickens 98 across 17 states; 26 hospitalized

About 1.5 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs recalled for potential salmonella contamination have been upgraded to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) highest-risk warning.

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  • FDA upgraded the egg recall to Class I, the highest risk level, due to the potential for serious health issues or death from salmonella exposure.
  • As of July 24, nearly 98 people have been sickened across 17 states, with 26 hospitalizations reported.
  • Midwest Poultry Services initiated a voluntary recall of over 1.5 million dozen eggs in late July due to potential salmonella contamination.
  • The FDA is urging consumers to return recalled eggs for a full refund.
  • The recalled eggs were sold under several brands, including Kroger, Brookshire's, and Simple Truth, and were distributed to various states including Texas and Oklahoma.
  • The issue was discovered during routine environmental testing by Midwest Poultry Services.
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