Midwest Poultry Services Egg Recall | Is Your Salmonella-Risk Carton Affected?

Midwest Poultry Services has recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs sold at Kroger and Brookshire stores due to possible Salmonella contamination.

What Triggered This Recall

Midwest Poultry Services found the contamination risk through its own environmental monitoring at two Texas farms. According to CBS News, the firm identified the issue through proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis on its two Texas farms, and has since paused distribution of any fresh eggs produced there. The company said it acted as a precaution and has not linked any illness to the eggs so far. CBS News

How Many Eggs Are Affected

The scale of this recall is large. Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs, or about 19 million individual eggs, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. This makes it one of the bigger egg recalls of the year, according to ABC News. ABC News

Where The Eggs Were Sold

The recall covers a wide area across the South and Southwest. The recalled eggs were distributed to foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, and were sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, and smaller retail outlets.

Brand Names On The Cartons

Shoppers should not rely on the store name alone, since the eggs were packaged under several different labels. The eggs were sold under multiple brand names, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups.

Detail	Information
Egg types	White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs
Total recalled	1,589,577 dozen (about 19 million eggs)
Production dates	June 6 to July 3, 2026
Sell-by or best-by dates	July 20 to August 17, 2026
States sold	Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, Mississippi
Brands	Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, Sunups

How To Check If Your Carton Is Affected

The exact code on the carton matters more than the brand name or store. Cartons are included in the recall only if they display the code P-1950 or 0840962 along with a Julian Date ranging from 157 to 184, printed in date-coding ink on the side of the carton. This code appears on the left or right side of the carton, based on details from The Hill.

Health Risk From Salmonella Enteritidis

This specific strain of bacteria can cause serious illness in vulnerable groups. Salmonella Enteritidis can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems, with symptoms including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can enter the bloodstream, leading to more severe conditions

What To Do If You Have These Eggs

Anyone holding a carton that matches the recalled codes should not eat the eggs. The company is advising anyone who bought the affected eggs to discard them or bring them back to the store where they were purchased to receive a full refund.

Official Recall Notice

For the complete technical details and full product list, the FDA has published the official recall notice from Midwest Poultry Services.

FAQ: Midwest Poultry Services Egg Recall

Q: What is the Midwest Poultry Services egg recall?

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at its Texas farms due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The company identified the issue through environmental monitoring at two Texas farms and has since paused shipments of fresh eggs from those facilities.

Q: How do I know if my eggs are part of the recall?

Check for code P-1950 or 0840962 printed on the right or left side of the carton in date-coding ink only, along with a Julian Date between 157 and 184. Affected cartons also carry best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026.

Q: What brands are included in the recall?

The eggs were sold under multiple brand names, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups.

Q: Where were the recalled eggs sold?

The eggs were available at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, as well as Brookshire Grocery stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, plus smaller retailers not named in the notice.

Q: Have any illnesses been reported?

The company said it is not aware of any illnesses linked to the recalled products. The recall was issued as a precaution based on environmental testing, not confirmed illness reports.

Q: What should I do if I have the recalled eggs?

Consumers are advised to discard the recalled eggs or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Q: What are the health risks of Salmonella Enteritidis?

Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and in rare cases the infection can enter the bloodstream and lead to more severe illness. Young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious or fatal infection.

Q: Are all Midwest Poultry Services products affected?

No other Midwest Poultry Services products are included in this recall. Only eggs from the two specific Texas farms with the listed codes and date range are affected.