Massive Egg Recall: 19 Million Units Linked to Salmonella Risk

WHO:

Fast Company - Midwest Poultry Services (MPS) is the egg producer involved in the recall.

Fast Company - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is involved in the recall notice.

Fast Company - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on Salmonella infections.

WHAT:

TODAY.com - The recall includes eggs produced and distributed by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. from farms in Texas between June 6 and July 3, 2026.

TODAY.com - The specific products included in this recall are Kroger Large 18 eggs (UPC 011110609335) and Kroger Large 60 eggs (UPC 011110609144).

TODAY.com - The recall affects various carton sizes and egg counts, including Grade AA Large Bulk X 30 Dozen and Grade A Medium Bulk X 30 Dozen.

Fast Company - The recall affects nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs, totaling approximately 19 million eggs, due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

TODAY.com - The recalled eggs include medium, large, extra-large, and jumbo brown and white shell cage-free eggs produced and distributed by Midwest Poultry Services in Texas.

TODAY.com - The recall includes medium, large, extra-large, and jumbo brown and white shell cage-free eggs produced and distributed by Midwest Poultry Services in Texas.

TODAY.com - The specific products included in the recall have UPC codes such as Kroger Large 12 eggs (UPC 011110609038) and Simple Truth Cage Free Medium Brown 12 eggs (UPC 011110870230).

[11:26 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Midwest Poultry Services 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.

Fast Company - The company stated it is not distributing fresh eggs produced at its Texas farms for the time being.

[11:26 a.m. ET] - USA Today - The recall involves nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs, totaling approximately 19 million eggs.

Fast Company - The eggs include those sold under various brand names, such as Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning, and Sunups.

Fast Company - A voluntary recall of 1,589,577 dozen eggs, equating to over 19 million eggs, was announced.

CBS News Finance - The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands.

Fast Company - The eggs are potentially contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

Fast Company - No specific illnesses linked to the recalled products have been reported.

WHERE:

USA Today - The recalled eggs were sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, as well as other smaller retail outlets.

Fast Company - The eggs were produced and distributed from Texas farms.

Fast Company - The eggs were sold at Kroger stores in Louisiana and Texas, and Brookshire Grocery stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

WHEN:

TODAY.com - The best-by dates for the recalled eggs are between July 20 and August 17, 2026.

Fast Company - The recalled eggs were produced between June 6, 2026, and July 3, 2026.

Fast Company - The sell-by or best-by dates for the recalled eggs are between July 20, 2026, and August 17, 2026.

WHY:

Fast Company - The recall was initiated due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis identified through proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis.

HOW:

ABC News - Midwest Poultry Services stated, "When we learned of a possible issue with egg safety, we began diverting eggs to a breaking plant where they would be pasteurized to kill any foodborne pathogens."

ABC News - The eggs can be identified by a code number—P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184—printed in date-coding ink on the left or right sides of the carton.

TODAY.com - The eggs that are part of the recall have Julian Dates between 157 and 184.

Fast Company - The possible contamination was identified at two Texas farms via “proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis.”

USA Today - The eggs have an identifying code printed on the left or right sides of the carton in date-coding ink, specifically codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian date between 157 and 184.

Fast Company - The contamination was identified at two Texas farms through monitoring practices.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 07:48 UTC)

A recall has been issued for eggs produced and distributed by Midwest Poultry Services from farms in Texas between June 6 and July 3, 2026, affecting specific products like Kroger Large 18 eggs and Kroger Large 60 eggs. The recall includes various carton sizes and egg counts, such as Grade AA Large Bulk X 30 Dozen and Grade A Medium Bulk X 30 Dozen. In response to a potential safety issue, Midwest Poultry Services has begun diverting these eggs to a breaking plant for pasteurization to eliminate any foodborne pathogens.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 05:52 UTC)

A significant recall has been issued for nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs, totaling about 19 million eggs, due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The affected products include medium, large, extra-large, and jumbo cage-free eggs, both brown and white, produced by Midwest Poultry Services in Texas, with best-by dates ranging from July 20 to August 17, 2026. Consumers can identify the recalled eggs by looking for the code numbers P-1950 or 0840962, along with a Julian Date between 157 and 184, printed on the sides of the carton.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 01:26 UTC)

A recall has been issued for medium, large, extra-large, and jumbo brown and white shell cage-free eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services in Texas. The affected products include Kroger Large 12 eggs and Simple Truth Cage Free Medium Brown 12 eggs, with best-by dates ranging from July 20 to August 17, 2026, and Julian Dates between 157 and 184. Consumers are advised to check the UPC codes to determine if their eggs are part of this recall.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 21:20 UTC)

Midwest Poultry Services has issued a recall for nearly 1.6 million dozen cage-free eggs from Texas due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The company announced that it is halting the distribution of fresh eggs produced at its Texas farms while they investigate the issue, which was identified through proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis. Consumers are advised to check their egg supplies and stay tuned for further updates on this situation.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 19:27 UTC)

A major recall has been issued for nearly 1.6 million dozen cage-free eggs, which amounts to about 19 million eggs in total. These eggs, sold under various brand names including Kroger, Simple Truth, and Brookshire's, were distributed across several states, including Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. Consumers can identify the affected cartons by looking for the codes P-1950 or 0840962, along with a Julian date ranging from 157 to 184, printed in date-coding ink on the sides.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 15:40 UTC)

Midwest Poultry Services is recalling over 19 million eggs due to potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention involved in the notice. The voluntary recall affects 1,589,577 dozen eggs sold under various grocery brands, produced between June 6, 2026, and July 3, 2026, and sold at Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores across several states. No specific illnesses have been reported in connection with these products, but the recall was prompted by contamination identified through proactive monitoring at two Texas farms.