Salmonella Scare: 20 Million Eggs Recalled After Outbreak

WHO:

ABC11 News - The outbreak has affected nearly 100 people across 17 states, with 73 cases reported in Texas and one to two cases in Michigan.

NBC News - Nearly 100 people have been infected in a salmonella outbreak.

ABC11 News - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is involved in the investigation.

ABC11 News - Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is the producer of the recalled eggs.

WHAT:

ABC11 News - The FDA stated that "laboratory, epidemiological, and traceback data from this investigation have determined that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. are a likely source of illnesses in this outbreak," but noted that the producer "does not account for all the illnesses in this outbreak."

ABC11 News - Midwest Poultry Services has advised customers to return the recalled eggs to their original place of purchase for a full refund.

Yahoo - The recalled eggs include those sold under Kroger's Simple Truth brand and the Kroger brand names, as well as Country Corning, Cal-Maine Sunups, and Brookshire's.

NBC News - Nearly 20 million eggs have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.

ABC11 News - 98 people have been infected, including 26 who have been hospitalized; no deaths have been reported.

ABC11 News - The recall involves approximately 1.6 million dozen eggs, equating to nearly 19 million individual eggs.

ABC11 News - The recalled eggs have "sell by" or "best by" dates between July 20, 2026, and August 17, 2026.

WHERE:

Yahoo - The eggs were distributed to foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico.

NBC News - The eggs were sold in six states.

ABC11 News - The eggs were available at Kroger locations in Texas and Louisiana; Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi; and other smaller retail outlets.

ABC11 News - The eggs were shipped to foodservice customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

WHEN:

ABC11 News - The "sell by" or "best by" dates for the recalled eggs are between July 20, 2026, and August 17, 2026.

WHY:

ABC11 News - The recall was initiated by Midwest Poultry Services "as a precautionary measure" due to potential salmonella contamination.

HOW:

ABC11 News - Midwest Poultry Services began diverting eggs to a breaking plant for pasteurization to kill any foodborne pathogens and initiated testing protocols to identify potential sources of salmonella.

Yahoo - Symptoms of salmonella usually occur within 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food and can last 4-7 days.

ABC11 News - The recalled 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 carton.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 01:27 UTC)

The FDA has identified shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services as a likely source of illnesses in a recent outbreak, although the company does not account for all cases. In response, Midwest Poultry Services is advising customers to return the recalled eggs to their original place of purchase for a full refund. Additionally, the company has started diverting eggs to a breaking plant for pasteurization and has implemented testing protocols to identify potential sources of salmonella.

(UPDATED July 26, 2026 22:17 UTC)

An outbreak of salmonella has affected nearly 100 people across 17 states, with the majority of cases reported in Texas. The recalled eggs include those sold under Kroger's Simple Truth brand, as well as the Kroger brand names and others like Country Corning and Cal-Maine Sunups. Symptoms typically appear within 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food and can last from four to seven days.

(UPDATED July 26, 2026 14:24 UTC)

Nearly 100 people have been infected in a salmonella outbreak linked to nearly 20 million recalled eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services, with 98 confirmed cases including 26 hospitalizations but no reported deaths. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating the situation, and the recalled eggs, which have "sell by" or "best by" dates between July 20, 2026, and August 17, 2026, were sold in several states, including Texas and Louisiana. 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 carton.