Packaged brown and white shell eggs sitting in cardboard grocery cartons.
Packaged brown and white shell eggs sitting in cardboard grocery cartons.
Massive Multistate Egg Recall
More than 1.5 million eggs sold across six states are under an urgent recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. announced the action on Wednesday after proactive testing flagged a potential issue at two of its Texas farms. The FDA alert covers exactly 1,589,577 white and brown cage-free shell eggs.
The company confirmed that no illnesses have been reported. All fresh egg distribution from the affected Texas facilities has been halted while the investigation continues.
Affected Brands and Retailers
The recalled eggs were distributed to both retail and food service customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Shoppers purchased these cartons at Kroger locations in Texas and Louisiana, as well as Brookshire Grocery Stores across all six states. Several smaller independent retailers also stocked the product.
Consumers should check their refrigerators for familiar brand names included in the recall, specifically Kroger, Simple Truth, and Country Morning.
How to Identify the Recalled Cartons
Shoppers can identify the compromised batches by checking the date-coding ink printed on the left or right side of the carton.
The recalled eggs were produced between June 6, 2026, and July 3, 2026. They are stamped with sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20, 2026, to August 17, 2026.
Only cartons bearing the specific plant codes P-1950 or 0840962, combined with a Julian Date between 157 and 184, are subject to the recall.
Health Risks and Immediate Actions
Anyone who purchased the affected eggs is urged not to consume them. Customers should immediately return the product to the original point of purchase for a full refund.
Eating food tainted with Salmonella can trigger salmonellosis, a common bacterial foodborne illness. Symptoms typically surface within six hours to six days after consumption.
Infected individuals generally experience fever, stomach pain, and diarrhea. While the illness can last up to a week and occasionally require hospitalization, most healthy adults recover without medical treatment.
