Egg Recall Affects 1.5M Cartons Amid Salmonella Illnesses
WHO:
ABC News - Nearly 100 people have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak.
ABC News - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is involved in the investigation.
ABC News - Midwest Poultry Services is the company linked to the recalled eggs.
WHAT:
ABC News - The eggs were sold under several brand names.
ABC News - No deaths have been reported in the salmonella outbreak linked to the recalled eggs.
ABC News - Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps. Most people who get sick recover within a week.
ABC News - A total of 98 people have reported illnesses linked to the salmonella outbreak.
ABC News - 26 people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak.
The Washington Post - 1.5 million cartons of eggs have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
WHERE:
The Washington Post - The recalled eggs were available to consumers in other small retail outlets in addition to Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores.
ABC News - The illnesses have been reported in 17 states.
ABC News - Recalled eggs were sold in Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, and Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi.
The Washington Post - The eggs were produced and distributed from farms in Texas.
WHEN:
ABC News - Illnesses started between November 21 and June 30.
ABC News - The eggs were recalled for production and distribution between June 6 and July 3.
ABC News - The sell-by or best-by dates for the eggs are between July 20 and August 17.
WHY:
ABC News - The salmonella outbreak is linked to shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services.
HOW:
ABC News - Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for recalled eggs and either throw them away or return them to stores for a refund.
ABC News - Samples collected by Midwest Poultry at farms in Texas tested positive for salmonella.
ABC News - Genetic testing showed that some samples match the bacteria strain that sickened people.
(UPDATED July 25, 2026 07:39 UTC)
A recall has been issued for eggs sold under several brand names due to safety concerns. These eggs were available to consumers not only at Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores but also at various small retail outlets. If you have purchased these eggs, it's important to check for the recall and take appropriate action.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 00:18 UTC)
In a recent salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs, no deaths have been reported. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning can include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps, but most people typically recover within a week. Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators for the recalled eggs and either dispose of them or return them to stores for a refund.
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(UPDATED July 24, 2026 22:21 UTC)
A salmonella outbreak has sickened nearly 100 people across 17 states, with 26 individuals requiring hospitalization. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the situation, which is linked to recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services, with 1.5 million cartons affected. These eggs, produced in Texas, were sold in various grocery stores including Kroger and Brookshire, and the recall covers products with sell-by dates ranging from July 20 to August 17.