More than 1.5 million dozen eggs produced in Texas have been voluntarily recalled after routine environmental testing identified the potential presence of Salmonella Enteritidis, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. announced the nationwide recall of 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs that were produced at two Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026.
The recalled eggs were distributed to foodservice providers and retailers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, including Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, as well as other smaller retail outlets.
The company said no illnesses have been linked to the recalled eggs.
Salmonella Poses Greatest Risk to Vulnerable Groups
According to the FDA, Salmonella Enteritidis can cause serious and potentially fatal infections, particularly in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Healthy individuals infected with salmonella commonly experience symptoms including:
- Fever
- Diarrhea, which may be bloody
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
In rare cases, the infection can spread into the bloodstream and lead to more severe complications, including arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
Products included in the recall
The recall affects numerous egg products sold under several brand names, including:
- Kroger
- Simple Truth
- Brookshire’s
- Country Morning
- Sunups
The recalled products include various carton sizes and egg grades, including large, medium, extra-large, jumbo, and cage-free brown eggs.
Consumers can identify recalled products by checking the code printed on the side of the carton. Only eggs bearing:
- Plant code P-1950 or 840962
- Julian dates 157 through 184
- Sell-by or best-by dates between July 20, 2026, and August 17, 2026 are included in the recall.
Bulk foodservice egg products bearing the same plant code and Julian date range are also affected.
Issue Discovered Through Routine Monitoring
Midwest Poultry Services said the potential contamination was identified through the company’s environmental monitoring program and subsequent root cause analysis.
As a precaution, the company has halted distribution of fresh eggs produced at its Texas farms while the issue is addressed.
Consumers who purchased the recalled eggs are urged not to eat them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Customers with questions about the recall may contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531 during normal business hours or email recallassistance@mpseggs.com.
Provided by Dallas Express
