Eggs have been at the center of several major food safety scares in recent years.
In 2025, a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs sickened 134 people across 10 states, resulting in 38 hospitalizations and one death, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
It also becomes concerning, as many people consume eggs daily.
Now, another major egg recall is affecting products sold at popular grocery chains across several states.
Midwest Poultry Services is voluntarily recalling 1,589,577 dozen white shell and brown cage-free shell eggs because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
That amounts to more than 19 million individual eggs.
The recalled products were sold under several brands, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups.
No specific illnesses have been linked to the recalled eggs as of July 22, according to the company’s announcement posted by the FDA.
FDA egg recall affects Kroger, Brookshire’s shoppers
The eggs were produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6 and July 3, 2026.
They carry sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through Aug. 17, meaning some of the affected cartons could still be in consumers’ refrigerators.
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The eggs were also shipped to food-service and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
At the retail level, affected products were available at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana.
They were also sold at Brookshire Grocery stores in:
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- New Mexico
- Mississippi
The eggs were also sold at other smaller retailers, according to the recall notice.
The recall includes various sizes and varieties of eggs sold under the following names:
- Kroger
- Simple Truth
- Brookshire’s
- Country Morning
- Sunups
In addition, bulk eggs supplied to food-service customers are included in the recall.
The affected products include conventional white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs in multiple carton sizes.
How shoppers can identify the recalled eggs
Consumers should not rely on the brand name alone when determining whether eggs in their refrigerator are affected.
According to Midwest Poultry Services, recalled cartons have an identifying code printed in date-coding ink on either the left or right side of the package.
Consumers should look for plant codes P-1950 or 0840962, along with a Julian Date between 157 and 184.
The affected products have sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and Aug. 17, 2026.
The recall covers a wide range of products, including:
- Kroger large, extra-large, medium, and jumbo eggs
- Simple Truth cage-free brown eggs
- Several sizes of Brookshire’s eggs
- Country Morning eggs
- Sunup’s medium eggs
Midwest Poultry Services said it identified the problem at two Texas farms through environmental monitoring and a subsequent root-cause analysis.
The company has stopped distributing fresh eggs produced at its Texas farms while addressing the issue.
Consumers who have recalled eggs should not eat them and should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Salmonella can cause serious illness
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness and has repeatedly been associated with eggs and poultry.
Most people infected with salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Symptoms typically begin six hours to six days after exposure and usually last four to seven days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Some people may also experience nausea, vomiting, and headaches.
While most people recover without specific treatment, infections can become more serious in young children, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems.
In rare cases, salmonella can enter the bloodstream, leading to more severe illnesses.
The latest recall follows a major salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in 2025.
That outbreak was traced to recalled brown cage-free and certified organic eggs supplied by August Egg Company.
It ultimately sickened 134 people in 10 states, hospitalized 38, and was linked to one death before health officials declared the outbreak over.
However, health officials have not announced an outbreak tied to the current Midwest Poultry Services recall, and the company said it was not aware of any specific illnesses linked to its products at the time of the recall announcement.
Consumers with questions about the recalled products can contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531.
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