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1.6 million eggs recalled. See products, affected states
Greta CrossUSA TODAY
July 23, 2026, 11:26 a.m. ET
Nearly 1.6 million white-shell and brown-shell eggs have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
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 a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall report
As of July 22, Midwest Poultry Services was not aware of any illnesses related to the eggs
The company identified the issue through proactive environmental monitoring practices and root causes 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 the codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian date between 157 and 184 are recalled, according to the report
Get a closer look of the recalled eggs below:
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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 and retailers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, the report states
What to do if you own the recalled eggs
Consumers are urged to avoid consumption of the eggs and 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 can recover in four to seven days without treatment, some vulnerable groups, like children under 5, adults 65 and older, and those with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization
If you display any of these more serious symptoms, the CDC advises contacting your health care professional:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit
- 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, USA TODAY
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com
