More than 1.5 million cartons of shell eggs have been recalled after federal health officials raised concerns about possible Salmonella contamination.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak after 98 people became ill and 26 were hospitalized in 17 states.
Investigators linked the outbreak to a Texas-based producer, Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., after laboratory, epidemiological, and traceback data determined that shell eggs from the company are a likely source of illnesses. The company identified the issue through routine environmental monitoring and root cause analysis at its two Texas farms.
Following those findings, the company issued a voluntary recall on July 22, 2026, over potential food safety risks.
The recalled eggs were produced between June 6 and July 3, 2026, and were sent to grocery retailers and foodservice distributors in several states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico. The eggs were available to consumers at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, as well as Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, along with other smaller retail outlets.
The products involved include white shell eggs as well as brown cage-free shell eggs, sold in package sizes ranging from six-count cartons to bulk cases containing 60 eggs. The recalled eggs were sold under multiple brand names including Kroger, Country Morning, Cal-Maine Sunups, Brookshire’s, and Simple Truth.
To identify recalled products, consumers should look for cartons with plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 printed in date-coding ink on the left or right side, along with a Julian date between 157 and 184. The eggs have sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 to August 17, 2026.
Health officials say anyone who bought the recalled eggs should not eat them.
Instead, the products should either be thrown away or taken back to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Officials also recommend thoroughly cleaning any surfaces, containers, or kitchen tools that may have touched the eggs using hot, soapy water.
Salmonella is a bacterial infection that mainly affects the intestines.
Symptoms usually begin anywhere from six hours to six days after contaminated food is eaten, though illness typically occurs within 12 to 72 hours.
In many cases, people develop mild to moderate illness lasting between four and seven days, with common symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps.
Although most otherwise healthy people recover without special treatment, the infection can become much more serious for young children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system.
In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
Anyone who develops severe symptoms, including a high fever, ongoing vomiting, or signs of dehydration, should get medical care right away.