Major Supplier Of Eggs Issues Recall, Pulling 1.6 Million Cartons From Shelves
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As the ongoing spread of cyclospora-related infections continues to keep many Americans on edge, a major provider of eggs has recalled nearly 1.6 million of its dozen cartons of eggs.
This recall was voluntarily done by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., with 17 states identified as having received shipments of eggs that could put consumers at risk of contracting Salmonella Enteritidis.
While the recall was announced on July 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration upgraded its classification of the recall on Aug. 12, bringing it up to the highest level.
Now, as a Class I, the FDA is telling the public that “there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to [the recalled eggs] will cause serious adverse health consequences or death,” in accordance with the FDA’s definition of a Class I recall.
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17 States Impacted By Recall Of 1.6 Million Cartons Of Eggs
While HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the spread of cyclosporiasis is “under control,” numbers of reported cases continue to rise.
Now, there’s a risk to consumers of eggs that its supplier hopes it has caught in time.
Announced on Wednesday, July 22, Midwest Poultry Services recalled approximately 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced in Texas.
This recall was done, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recall listing, as the “potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis” was identified.
This potential was identified by Midwest Poultry Services “on its two Texas farms through proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis,” the FDA said.
Initially, there were six states that received shipments of the infected eggs are Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi.
The eggs were shipped to “foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana,” the report details.
From there, Kroger locations in Texas and Louisiana received the eggs included in this recall.
Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, as well as other smaller retail outlets, received shipments as well.
Now, the spread of salmonella has affected people in 17 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia.
No other Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. products are part of this recall, and it has announced that it “is not distributing fresh eggs produced on its Texas farms at this time.”
If you live in one of the six states listed, the eggs from the two farms in Texas were distributed between June 6, 2026, and July 3, 2026, with Best By dates between July 20, 2026 and Aug. 17, 2026.
The FDA adds, “Only codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184 printed on the side of the carton are recalled.”
Visit the FDA website for a full list of product descriptions involved in this recall.
Regarding Salmonella infections, the FDA advises:
“Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.”
The FDA adds, “In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.”
When this recall was announced on July 22, there were no reported illnesses. However, the FDA has announced a new investigation is underway.
As of July 24, the FDA says it and the CDC are investigating a salmonella outbreak that involves, “in part,” Midwest Poultry Services.
Looking to a period beginning prior to the recalled products, ranging from Nov. 21, 2025, to June 30, 2026, the CDC reports 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations.
Of those, 40 of 44 (or 91%) are believed to be linked to eggs, the FDA reports.
Regardless, the FDA reports that Midwest Poultry Services “is not distributing fresh eggs produced on its Texas farms at this time.”
Concluding its recall listing, the FDA notes, “Consumers who purchased products associated with this recall are urged to avoid consumption and return the product to its original place of purchase for a full refund.”
In the days leading up to the expiration of the eggs, the FDA classified the recalled eggs as a Class I recall, which is the most severe level.
Here is the CDC’s outbreak map, as of July 24:
This is a developing story.
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