Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen shell eggs produced in Texas due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced July 22.
The recall covers 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs distributed to foodservice and retail customers across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The eggs were produced between June 6 and July 3, 2026, and carry sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and Aug. 17, 2026.
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Who is affected
Shoppers at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, and other smaller retail outlets may have purchased the affected eggs. Multiple brand names are included in the recall, including Kroger, Simple Truth Cage Free, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups.
The company identified the issue through proactive environmental monitoring and root cause analysis at its two Texas farms. Midwest Poultry Services says it is not currently distributing fresh eggs produced at those farms.
How to identify recalled eggs
Consumers can identify recalled eggs by checking the carton for an identifying code number printed on the left or right side in date-coding ink. Only cartons bearing code P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184 are included in the recall.
Health risks
Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, elderly individuals and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms in otherwise healthy people typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
In rare cases, Salmonella can enter the bloodstream and lead to more severe conditions such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. The FDA notes Salmonella infections can be fatal in vulnerable populations.
Midwest Poultry Services says it is not aware of any confirmed illnesses linked to the recalled eggs.
What consumers should do
Consumers who purchased any of the recalled products are urged not to eat them. The eggs should be returned to the original place of purchase for a full refund.
For questions, consumers can contact Midwest Poultry Services by calling 574-405-9531, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.