A Texas poultry company has recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs after federal officials warned that the products may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recall affects several brands sold through major grocery chains in five states.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the recalled eggs were produced by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. and distributed to retail and food service customers between June 6 and July 3, 2026. No illnesses have been linked to the recalled eggs as of the announcement, though consumers have been advised not to eat the affected products.
The recall comes as health authorities are also monitoring a separate foodborne illness outbreak involving cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that has led to thousands of reported cases across the country.
FDA Identifies Recalled Eggs and Affected Retailers
According to the FDA, Midwest Poultry Services is voluntarily recalling 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at its Texas farms because they have the potential to contain Salmonella Enteritidis.
The affected eggs were sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, as well as Brookshire Grocery locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi. Smaller retail outlets also received some of the recalled products.
Consumers can identify the recalled eggs by checking carton markings. The affected packages carry the plant code P-1950 or 0840962, along with Julian dates ranging from 157 to 184. The sell-by or best-by dates listed on the recalled products fall between July 20 and August 17, 2026.
The recalled products include multiple sizes and brands, including Kroger, Simple Truth Cage Free, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups eggs. Bulk egg products supplied for food service are also included. Midwest Poultry Services said it discovered the issue through environmental monitoring practices and a root cause analysis. The company has stopped distributing fresh eggs produced at its Texas farms while the recall is in place.
Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacterium that can be present on the outside or inside of eggs. According to the FDA, infected people may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and chills. Symptoms typically appear within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food.
Egg Recall Follows Wider Us Concerns Over Foodborne Illnesses
The egg recall arrives during a period of increased attention on food safety as health officials respond to another outbreak affecting multiple states. Federal data released this week showed 4,173 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis across 41 states, with thousands of additional reports awaiting confirmation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The illness is caused by a parasite that can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, fever, body aches, dehydration, and fatigue.
Michigan has reported the highest number of cases, with state officials linking thousands of illnesses to contaminated lettuce. Last week, California-based Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after an FDA investigation connected it to the outbreak.
According to the FDA, a laboratory sample involved in the investigation was later identified as a false positive, but the agency said the result did not change the evidence supporting the public health advisory or Taylor Farms’ voluntary recall.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday that the outbreaks were “under control” and told reporters that investigators had identified the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak. For the recalled eggs, Midwest Poultry Services has instructed consumers who purchased affected products to avoid eating them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The company said it is available to answer questions during normal business hours.
