Texas — A major egg recall has been escalated to the FDA’s highest risk classification, raising fresh concerns for consumers who may still have affected products in their refrigerators.
The FDA has classified the recall involving Midwest Poultry Services as Class I, a designation used when there is a reasonable probability that exposure to a violative product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The recall involves white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at Texas farms.
The company initially announced the voluntary recall on July 22, 2026, involving 1,589,577 dozen eggs potentially contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.
Recalled Eggs Were Sold Across Multiple States
The affected eggs were produced and distributed from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026. The products carry sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through August 17, 2026.
According to the FDA, recalled eggs were shipped to foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana and were also available through Kroger and Brookshire Grocery locations in several states, including Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Mississippi.
The FDA says no other Midwest Poultry Services products are included in this recall.
Check Your Egg Carton for These Codes
Consumers should check the sides of their egg cartons rather than relying only on the brand name or expiration date.
The recalled products can be identified by plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 along with a Julian date between 157 and 184. The FDA’s product list includes multiple Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups egg products.
The affected products have sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026. If an egg carton matches the recall information, consumers should not eat the eggs.
Salmonella Outbreak Has Sickened 98 People
The recall comes as federal health officials investigate a multistate Salmonella outbreak associated with the recalled eggs.
As of the CDC’s July 24 investigation update, 98 people had become sick across 17 states, with 26 requiring hospitalization. No deaths had been reported in that outbreak update.
The FDA says Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In some cases, particularly among vulnerable people, the infection can become much more serious. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of severe illness.
What Consumers Should Do With Recalled Eggs
Anyone who has recalled eggs should avoid eating them and return them to the original place of purchase for a full refund, according to the FDA-posted recall notice. Midwest Poultry Services can also be reached at 574-405-9531 during its listed business hours.
Consumers should also take care when cleaning surfaces or utensils that may have come into contact with raw eggs. Thorough cleaning helps reduce the possibility of spreading Salmonella around the kitchen.
The egg recall is occurring alongside other food-safety investigations, including a separate Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce and another Salmonella investigation involving jalapeños.
With the egg recall now carrying the FDA’s Class I designation, consumers should take a few minutes to inspect their cartons and compare the codes with the official recall information.
Have you checked your refrigerator for these recalled egg codes? Share this information with family and friends who may have purchased eggs from the affected stores.
