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On July 22, 2026, Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. announced a voluntary recall of 1,589,577 dozen white shell and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at its Texas farms due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination [1]. The FDA published the recall announcement on July 23, 2026. Midwest Poultry Services has halted all distribution of fresh eggs from its Texas farms while the issue is addressed.
What Products Are Affected?
The recall covers white shell and brown cage-free shell eggs in medium, large, extra-large, and jumbo sizes sold under the following brand names:
- Kroger
- Simple Truth Cage Free Brown Eggs
- Country Morning
- Brookshire’s
- Sunups
Only cartons with plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian Date between 157 and 184 — printed on the left or right side of the carton in date-coding ink — are included in the recall. Affected cartons have sell-by or best-by dates between July 20, 2026, and August 17, 2026, meaning some recalled product may still be in consumers’ refrigerators.
The recalled eggs were produced and distributed between June 6 and July 3, 2026. At the retail level, they were sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, and other smaller retail outlets.
What Is the Hazard?
The recalled eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, a subtype of Salmonella that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Young children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of severe illness.
Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella typically experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain within six hours to six days of exposure. In rare cases, the infection can enter the bloodstream and lead to more serious conditions including arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
What Caused the Recall?
Midwest Poultry Services identified the possible contamination through proactive environmental monitoring and root-cause analysis at its two affected Texas farms. The company did not disclose the specific environmental findings but confirmed that no eggs from the affected Texas farms are currently being distributed.
Incidents and Injuries
No specific illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled eggs as of the July 22, 2026 recall announcement. However, given that some recalled cartons may still be in consumers’ refrigerators, affected consumers are urged to act immediately.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who purchased any of the recalled egg products should check the plant code and Julian Date on the side of the carton in date-coding ink and should not eat the eggs if the carton matches the recalled codes. Affected eggs should be returned to the original place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Midwest Poultry Services at 260-768-4306.
Can I File a Lawsuit?
Consumers who purchased recalled Kroger, Simple Truth, or other affected branded eggs and subsequently became ill with Salmonella may have significant legal options against Midwest Poultry Services, Kroger, and related retailers. Contact an attorney promptly to have your case evaluated.
References
1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/midwest-poultry-services-lp-recalls-shell-eggs-due-possible-salmonella-enteritidis-contamination