Nearly 1.6 million white-shell and brown-shell eggs have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.
Midwest Poultry Services L.P. issued a recall on July 22 for nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs from Texas due to potential Salmonella enteritidis contamination, according to a Food and Drug Administration recall report.
As of July 22, Midwest Poultry Services was not aware of any illnesses related to the eggs.
The company identified the issue through proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis, according to the recall report. The company was not distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms as of July 22.
What Eggs Are Recalled?
The recalled white and brown cage-free eggs have an identifying code printed on the left or right side of the carton in date-coding ink. Only cartons marked with the codes P-1950 or 0840962, and a Julian date between 157 and 184, are included in the recall, according to the report.
Where Were the Recalled Eggs Sold?
The recalled eggs were sold in Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, and at other smaller retail outlets, according to the recall report.
The eggs were also shipped to foodservice distributors and retailers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, the report states.
What To Do if You Own the Recalled Eggs
Consumers are urged to avoid eating the eggs and return them to their original place of purchase for a full refund, according to the recall report.
Consumers with questions can contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning usually start six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While most healthy people recover in four to seven days without treatment, some vulnerable groups — including children under 5, adults 65 and older, and those with weakened immune systems — may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.
The CDC advises contacting a health care professional if you experience any of the following:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving.
- Bloody diarrhea.
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down.
- Signs of dehydration, such as not urinating much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up.
Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge. Reporting by Greta Cross, USA TODAY, via USA TODAY Network and Reuters Connect.
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