Nearly 100 people have been infected with salmonella linked to recalled white and brown cage-free eggs, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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 an FDA recall report.
As of the latest update on July 24, the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were aware of 98 people in 17 states who were infected with salmonella related to the recalled eggs. The illnesses were reported between Nov. 21, 2025 and June 30, 2026. The agencies are aware of 26 hospitalizations due to the recall, but no deaths.
Midwest Poultry Services 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.
Here’s what to know about the egg recall.
What Eggs Are Recalled?
The recalled white and brown cage-free eggs have an identifying code printed on the left or right sides of the carton in date-coding ink. Only cartons with the codes P-1950 or 0840962, paired with a Julian date between 157 and 184, are subject to 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.
Where Was Salmonella Contracted Due to the Recalled Eggs?
The FDA and CDC report that people in 17 states have been sickened in connection with this outbreak, though the public recall notice did not break down case counts by individual state.
What to Do if You Own the Recalled Eggs
Consumers are urged to avoid eating the eggs and to return the products to their original place of purchase for a full refund, according to the recall report.
Consumers with questions should 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 CDC.
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 requiring medical treatment or hospitalization.
The CDC advises contacting a health care professional if you experience any of these more serious symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees
- 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 and Anthony Thompson, USA TODAY. Reporting by Greta Cross, USA TODAY / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect.
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