Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled over salmonella risk

Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled over salmonella risk

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. Is removing 1,589,577 dozen eggs from store shelves across the American South after determining the products could be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

The recall involves both brown cage-free and white shell eggs raised on two Texas farms. The affected eggs were laid between June 6, 2026, and July 3, 2026. These products carry sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20, 2026, to August 17, 2026.

The eggs reached wholesale and grocery buyers in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. They appeared on shelves at Kroger locations in Louisiana and Texas, as well as Brookshire Grocery stores across Mississippi, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. A handful of smaller retailers also sold the products.

Consumers may find the recalled eggs under various labels, including:

• Kroger
• Simple Truth
• Country Morning
• Sunups
• Brookshire's

The recall affects multiple sizes, from 6-count cartons to 60-count flats, and includes bulk foodservice packs. According to the company, only cartons featuring the code P-1950 or 0840962, with a Julian date between 157-184 printed in ink on the side, are included in the recall.

Midwest Poultry Services stated that it identified the issue through its own root cause investigation and environmental monitoring at the two Texas farms. The company has stopped shipping fresh eggs from that production. While the FDA stated the recall could be expanded if more information emerges, it noted that the producer has halted all distribution from the implicated farms while the investigation continues.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the eggs, a detail confirmed by both the FDA and Reuters.

"Midwest Poultry Services L.P. is not aware of any specific illnesses linked to its products,"

FDA statement, via aa.com.tr

Salmonella Enteritidis can exist inside or outside of eggs and is a common cause of foodborne illness in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the bacteria cause more than 1.3 million infections annually. In healthy adults, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea typically appear between six hours and six days after exposure. Most healthy adults recover within a week without treatment.

The risk is higher for older adults over 65, children under 5, and people with weakened immune systems. In rare cases, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream, potentially causing arthritis, endocarditis, or arterial infections.

This recall follows a separate outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to lettuce at U.S. Restaurants and supermarkets, which caused diarrhea, nausea, and cramping for thousands of people across 30 states.

The FDA advises consumers to avoid eating the recalled eggs and to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. The agency also urges consumers to sanitize any utensils, containers, or surfaces that may have touched the eggs to prevent cross-contamination.

Midwest Poultry Services is answering consumer questions via email at [email protected] or by phone at 574-405-9531, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. To 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.

It remains undecided if the CDC will launch a formal multistate outbreak investigation. Such investigations generally occur after local and state agencies confirm illness clusters tied to a specific source.