Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk, July 23

Midwest Poultry Services recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs on July 23 after detecting potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination at its Texas farms. The white shell and cage-free eggs were distributed to Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores across six states. Eggs with best-by dates between July 20 and August 17 are affected. No illnesses have been reported.

How to identify recalled eggs

Consumers can find recalled eggs by checking the carton for plant code P-1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates 157 through 184 printed in date-coding ink on the left or right side. The eggs were sold under brand names including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups. Affected best-by or sell-by dates range from July 20 through August 17, 2026.

Where recalled eggs were sold

The recalled eggs reached Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, and other smaller retail outlets. The eggs were also shipped to foodservice customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Midwest Poultry produced and distributed the eggs between June 6 and July 3.

What salmonella does to the body

Salmonella Enteritidis can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain in healthy people. Young children, elderly adults and people with weakened immune systems face serious and sometimes fatal infections. In rare cases, the organism can enter the bloodstream and cause arterial infections, endocarditis or arthritis.

Company response and next steps

Midwest Poultry identified the contamination risk through proactive environmental monitoring and root cause analysis on its two Texas farms. The company urged consumers not to eat the recalled eggs and to return them for a full refund. Midwest Poultry has paused distribution of fresh eggs from its Texas farms and is not aware of any illnesses linked to the recalled products.

Final Thoughts

Consumers in six states should check their refrigerators for eggs with plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates 157 to 184. Return recalled eggs to the store for a full refund. No illnesses have been reported so far.

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