- Midwest Poultry Services issued a recall on July 22 for over 1.5 million cartons of eggs from Texas due to potential salmonella enteritidis contamination.
- The CDC reports 98 cases and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states as of the last update.
- Consumers are urged to check cartons for codes P-1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates 157-184 and return them for a refund.
- The illnesses were reported between Nov. 21, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
- No deaths have been reported in connection with this outbreak.
- The recalled eggs were sold in Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores across several states including Texas, Louisiana, and others.
Midwest Poultry Services L.P. issued a recall on July 22 for 1.5 million cartons of eggs due to potential salmonella enteritidis contamination. The CDC reported 98 cases and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states, with illnesses occurring between Nov. 21, 2025 and June 30, 2026.12347
The recalled eggs, sold under various brands including Kroger and Simple Truth, have codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates between 157 and 184. They were distributed in bulk and retail sizes, with sell-by dates ranging from July 20 to Aug. 17.569
Consumers are advised to check their cartons and return any affected products for a full refund. The CDC recommends washing any surfaces that came into contact with the eggs. Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
Midwest Poultry Services identified the contamination through proactive monitoring and has ceased distribution of fresh eggs from its Texas farms as of July 22. For inquiries, consumers can contact the company at 574-405-9531 during business hours.
“The recalled eggs, sold under Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Cal-Maine and Country Morning, carry codes P-1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates 157-184. Consumers are urged to return them for a full refund and wash any surfaces they touched, as salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and stomach cramps.”
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