Recall: millions of eggs P-1950

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs on July 22 after federal officials said the products could be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recall covers white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced in Texas and sold in retail and bulk packs, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 98 people had been reported sick in a multistate outbreak tied to the eggs as of its July 24 update. The products were shipped between June 6 and July 3 to retailers and food-service customers in several Southern states, federal agencies said. ### Which eggs are actually covered by this recall? The FDA said the recall applies to white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold in cartons of 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 and 60 eggs. The affected cartons carry sell-by or best-by dates from July 20, 2026, through Aug. 17, 2026, and show plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 on the package. CDC said only cartons with those codes and a Julian date between 157 and 184 are included. (fda.gov) ### Which brands and stores are part of it? CDC said the eggs were sold under multiple brand names, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Cal-Maine and Country Morning. The agency said recalled eggs were available at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana and at Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, along with smaller retail and food-service outlets in those states plus Mississippi and New Mexico. FDA said the eggs were produced in Texas and distributed in the region rather than nationwide. (fda.gov) ### What prompted the recall? The CDC said epidemiologic, laboratory and traceback evidence showed shell eggs produced and distributed by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis and may be making people sick. FDA opened an outbreak investigation page for the July 2026 egg outbreak and told consumers, retailers and restaurants not to eat, sell or serve the recalled eggs. The company’s recall notice said the action was voluntary. (cdc.gov) ### What should people do if they have these cartons at home? CDC said consumers should throw out recalled eggs or return them to the place of purchase. The agency also said people should wash and sanitize any surfaces or items that touched the eggs because Salmonella can spread easily in kitchens. FDA repeated that consumers, retailers and distributors should not eat, sell or serve the recalled products. (cdc.gov) ### Who faces the biggest health risk? The FDA said Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. CDC said most people recover without treatment, but some illnesses can be severe and require medical care or hospitalization. The agency said the true number of illnesses is likely higher than the reported case count because many people recover without being tested. (cdc.gov) ### Where can shoppers verify a carton before using it? The FDA has posted the manufacturer recall notice and an outbreak page with product details, and the CDC has published outbreak, location and timeline pages tied to the July 2026 investigation. USA Today reported that FDA also released photos showing how the affected carton markings appear. Consumers checking a carton need the plant code, the Julian date and the sell-by or best-by range before deciding whether it is part of the recall. (fda.gov) The CDC’s latest public update is dated July 24, 2026, and the FDA outbreak page remains active. Consumers and businesses can monitor those pages for any change in the illness count, added distribution details or updated brand and carton information. (cdc.gov) (fda.gov)