FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest health risk level
The Food and Drug Administration this week escalated a recall of 1.6 million cartons of eggsover potential salmonella contamination to its most serious classification.
On Wednesday, the FDA designated the incident a "Class 1" recall, which the agency applies to product recalls "in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
The eggs were first recalled on July 22 by North Manchester, Indiana-based Midwest Poultry Services because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The eggs were sold under various brand names at retailers across the U.S.
Salmonella, a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach pain, usually spreads to people through food. Typically, symptoms resolve on their own, but some infected individuals can become severely dehydrated and require medical attention. The condition can also be life-threatening if the infection spreads beyond a person's intestines, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Midwest Poultry Services recalled more than 19 million eggs from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3. The recalled products have "Sell By" or "Best By" dates between July 20 and August 17.
Here's where the recalled eggs were sold (See a complete list of the recalled products.)
Arkansas: Brookshire Grocery stores
Louisiana: Kroger, Brookshire Grocery stores
Mississippi: Brookshire Grocery stores
New Mexico: Brookshire Grocery stores
Oklahoma: Brookshire Grocery stores
Texas: Kroger, Brookshire Grocery stores
The eggs were also sold at other smaller retail outlets, according to the FDA, which said that no other products for the poultry firm are part of the latest recall.
After a salmonella outbreak began earlier this summer, Taylor Farms recalled various prepared products made with jalapeños that were sold at retailers including Target, Trader Joe's, Walmart and Whole Foods.
Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms said it voluntarily recalled the foods after a pepper supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled its fresh jalapeños due to salmonella concerns.
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
July 22, 2026
FDA Publish Date:
July 22, 2026
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.
Company Name:
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
Brand Name:
Multiple brand names
Product Description:
White shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs
Company Announcement
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced in Texas because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The eggs were produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6, 2026 and July 3, 2026, with sell by or best by dates between July 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026. The eggs were shipped to foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. They were available to consumers at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, and other smaller retail outlets. No other Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. products are part of this recall.
Midwest Poultry Services L.P. is not aware of any specific illnesses linked to its products.
The recalled eggs will have an identifying code number printed on the left or right sides of the carton in date-coding ink only. Only codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184 printed on the side of the carton are recalled. Examples of this identifying plant and date information on retail cartons are included below.
Item Description
Identifying Code
UPC
Julian Date
Range
Best By / Sell By Date
Between:
Kroger Large 12 eggs
P-1950 or 840962
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Kroger Large 18 eggs
P-1950 or 840962
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Kroger Large 60 eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Kroger Extra Large 12 eggs
P-1950 or 840962
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Kroger Medium 12 eggs
P-1950 or 840962
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Kroger Medium 30 eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Kroger Jumbo 12 eggs
P-1950 or 840962
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Simple Truth Cage Free Medium
Brown 12 eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Simple Truth Cage Free Large
Brown 12 eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Simple Truth Cage Free Large
Brown 18 eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Simple Truth Cage Free Large
Brown 24 eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Brookshire's Large 12 Eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Brookshire's Large 18 Eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Brookshire's Large 36 eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Brookshire's Large 60 eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Brookshire's Large 6 eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Brookshires Extra Large 18 Eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Brookshire's Jumbo 12 Eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Country Morning Large 12 Eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Country Morning Large 18 Eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Country Morning Large 2 ½
Dozen
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Country Morning Extra Large 12
Eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Country Morning Medium 12
Eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Country Morning Jumbo 12 Eggs
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Sunups Medium 2 1/2 Dozen
P-1950
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Grade AA Large Bulk X 30
DOZEN
P-1950
N/A
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Grade A Large Bulk X 15 DOZEN
P-1950
N/A
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Grade A Large Bulk - TICTAC
P-1950
N/A
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Grade A Large Bulk - BROWN -
TICTAC
P-1950
N/A
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Grade A Medium Bulk X 30
DOZEN
P-1950
N/A
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Grade A Medium Bulk X 15
DOZEN
P-1950
N/A
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Grade A Extra Large Bulk X 15
DOZEN
P-1950
N/A
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Grade A Jumbo Bulk 20 eggs
P-1950
N/A
157 to 184
July 20 – August 17, 2026
Midwest Poultry Services identified the issue on its two Texas farms through proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis. Midwest Poultry Services is not distributing fresh eggs produced on its Texas farms at this time.
Consumers who purchased products associated with this recall are urged to avoid consumption and return the product to its original place of purchase for a full refund. Any questions can be directed to the company by calling 574.405.9531 during normal business hours which are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern time.
MEDIA CONTACT: info@mpseggs.com
CONSUMER CONTACT: recallassistance@mpseggs.com
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