Midwest Poultry Services Egg Recall Links to Salmonella Outbreak, 98 Ill

Midwest Poultry Services Salmonella Enteritidis egg recall 98 illnesses Texas farms

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall of about 1.6 million dozen eggs (roughly 19 million eggs) produced by Midwest Poultry Services at Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026. The recall covers white shell eggs and brown cage‑free eggs sold under brand names including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups. Affected cartons carry plant codes P‑1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates 157–184 and sell‑by dates from July 20 to August 17, 2026. Distribution spanned six Southern states – Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Mississippi – through Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores and smaller retailers.

Initial reports indicated no illnesses, but a subsequent FDA investigation linked the recalled eggs to a multistate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak. As of the latest update, 98 people in 17 states have been infected, 26 of whom were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Laboratory testing found Salmonella Enteritidis on samples from the Texas farms, and genetic sequencing matched the outbreak strain. The FDA and state health officials urge consumers to discard or return any recalled eggs, avoid consuming them even if cooked, and thoroughly clean any surfaces or utensils that may have contacted the eggs.

Entities: Brookshire Grocery Company · Kroger · Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. · Salmonella Enteritidis · U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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[● 3 SOURCES] The recalled eggs were sold under brand names Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups.
[● 2 SOURCES] Consumers were advised to discard or return the recalled eggs, avoid consuming them even if cooked, and clean any surfaces or utensils that contacted the eggs.
[● 2 SOURCES] No illnesses were reported at the time of the recall.
[● 3 SOURCES] Midwest Poultry Services recalled approximately 1,589,577 dozen eggs (about 19 million eggs) produced at Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026. (The recall announcement and details are given in articles 8754179c-d822‑42ca‑ae4f‑091ec7a407cd, 0a0c5f71‑6b7c‑45e4‑9d3e‑)
[● 2 SOURCES] The FDA announced the voluntary recall on July 22, 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] Affected cartons carry plant codes P‑1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates 157–184 and sell‑by dates July 20–August 17, 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] Samples from Midwest Poultry Services' Texas farms tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis, matching the outbreak strain.
[● 3 SOURCES] A later FDA investigation linked the recalled eggs to a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that sickened 98 people in 17 states, with 26 hospitalizations and no deaths.