FDA links recalled eggs to part of 98-case Salmonella outbreak

Recalled shell eggs remain a consumer concern as federal investigators examine a multistate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak involving illnesses reported from November 21, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

In a July 24, 2026 update, the Food and Drug Administration said 98 people in 17 states had been infected, with 26 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. FDA and CDC investigators say eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services are a likely source of part of the outbreak. The investigation remains open, and the producer does not account for all reported illnesses.

What eggs are recalled

The recall covers white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under Country Morning, Cal-Maine Sunups or Sunups, Brookshire’s, Simple Truth and Kroger brand names. The company said it was recalling 1,589,577 dozen eggs.

Consumers should check the original carton for plant code P-1950 or 0840962. Some carton examples display the related code as 840962 without the leading zero. The affected Julian dates run from 157 through 184, with sell-by or best-by dates from July 20 through August 17, 2026. The recall includes retail and bulk packages in several sizes.

Not every product sold under these brands is included, so shoppers should compare the brand, plant code and date information before deciding whether a carton is affected.

Where the eggs were distributed

The FDA says the eggs were shipped to foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. They were available to consumers at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, and other smaller retail and foodservice outlets in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

The FDA has confirmed distribution in those six states but warns that the products could have traveled farther. That does not mean every store in those states carried every recalled product.

What shoppers should do

If eggs match the recalled brand, plant code and date range, throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Do not taste-test them or serve them.

Eggs stored without the original carton should be discarded if their identity cannot be confirmed. After removing the eggs, clean and sanitize refrigerator shelves, containers, utensils, countertops and other surfaces that may have contacted them. Wash hands, utensils and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs and foods containing them.

Symptoms and health guidance

Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. The FDA says illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food, and symptoms usually last four to seven days. Children younger than 5, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop severe infections.

People who develop symptoms after possible exposure should contact a health care provider to report them and receive care, particularly when illness is severe or affects someone in a higher-risk group. Consumers should not use the recall notice to diagnose themselves.

What investigators know — and what remains open

FDA investigators identified Midwest Poultry Services eggs through epidemiological, laboratory and traceback evidence. The FDA said 40 of 44 ill people with available information reported eating eggs before becoming ill. Samples collected at Texas farms by the company also tested positive for Salmonella, and whole-genome sequencing found that some samples matched the outbreak strain.

Those findings support the eggs as a likely source for some illnesses, but they do not establish that all 98 reported infections came from that producer. The FDA says additional investigation is underway to determine whether other sources contributed to the outbreak.

The company’s July 22 recall and the FDA’s July 24 outbreak update are separate actions. The recall is actionable now, while the broader investigation continues. Federal officials may add products, distribution locations, case information or other source findings as the review develops.

For now, the key step is to check egg cartons before using them, discard any that match the listed codes and dates, and follow updated FDA guidance if investigators issue additional advice.

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