- Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs (19 million individual eggs) due to potential salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement shared on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- The FDA issued a notice linking the recall to a salmonella outbreak with 98 infections and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states.
- The FDA stated that laboratory, epidemiological, and traceback data have determined that the recalled eggs are a likely source of illnesses in this outbreak, but the producer does not account for all the illnesses.
- The investigation is ongoing to determine if there are other sources of illness.
- The recalled eggs include white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced in Texas, with sell by or best by dates between July 20, 2026, and August 17, 2026.
- The recalled eggs were available at Kroger locations in Texas and Louisiana, and at Brookshire Grocery stores across several states.
- Midwest Poultry Services has advised customers not to consume the recalled eggs and to return them for a full refund.
Midwest Poultry Services has initiated a recall of nearly 19 million eggs after the FDA linked them to a salmonella outbreak affecting 98 individuals across 17 states. The recall, which includes both white shell and brown cage-free eggs produced in Texas, was prompted by laboratory and epidemiological data indicating these eggs as a likely source of the illnesses.125
The FDA reported that 26 people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak, although no fatalities have been recorded. The recalled eggs have sell by or best by dates ranging from July 20, 2026 to August 17, 2026, and can be identified by the code numbers P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184.
The eggs were distributed to various retailers, including Kroger in Texas and Louisiana, and Brookshire Grocery stores across several states. Customers are advised to return the recalled products for a full refund. Midwest Poultry Services stated that the recall was a precautionary measure, emphasizing their commitment to food safety and quality.6
The company has begun diverting eggs to a breaking plant for pasteurization to eliminate potential pathogens and is conducting a thorough internal investigation to identify the source of the contamination. The FDA continues to investigate other possible sources of the outbreak, as the producer does not account for all reported illnesses.
“The FDA reported 98 infections and 26 hospitalizations with no deaths, and the investigation is ongoing to find other sources. The recalled eggs, with sell-by dates through Aug. 17, were sold at Kroger and Brookshire stores across six states, and the company urged customers not to consume them.”
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