Nearly 20 million eggs sold under Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups labels have been recalled as federal officials investigate a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak involving 98 illnesses across 17 states.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 26 hospitalizations and no deaths as of July 24, 2026. Investigators identified the recalled eggs as a likely source of part of the outbreak, but have not attributed every reported illness to Midwest Poultry Services products.
The Indiana-based company recalled 1,589,577 dozen white shell and brown cage-free eggs on July 22. They were produced at two Texas farms and may remain in refrigerators because affected cartons carry sell-by or best-by dates through August 17.
Which eggs are included in the recall?
The recall covers selected retail cartons and bulk foodservice products distributed from June 6 through July 3, 2026. It does not include every package sold under the affected brand names.
Check the left or right side of the carton for both of these identifiers:
- Plant code: P-1950 or 0840962
- Julian date: 157 through 184
The FDA product table sometimes displays the second plant number as 840962. Recalled packages have sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026.
Affected brands and package sizes
- Kroger: Large, Extra Large, Medium and Jumbo eggs in 12-, 18-, 30- or 60-count packages.
- Simple Truth Cage Free: Medium and Large brown eggs in 12-, 18- and 24-count cartons.
- Brookshire’s: Large, Extra Large and Jumbo eggs in packages ranging from six to 60 eggs.
- Country Morning: Large, Extra Large, Medium and Jumbo eggs, including 2½-dozen packages.
- Sunups: Medium eggs sold in 2½-dozen packages.
Selected bulk Grade AA and Grade A foodservice eggs are included when they carry plant code P-1950 and a Julian date within the recalled range.
Consumers can compare UPC numbers, package photographs and individual sizes in the official FDA egg recall notice.
Where were the recalled eggs sold?
The products were shipped to retail and foodservice customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Kroger received affected eggs in Texas and Louisiana.
Brookshire Grocery locations sold recalled products in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi. Smaller stores and foodservice businesses in these areas may have received them as well.
This action is separate from the earlier Ghirardelli, Zapp’s and Giant Eagle Salmonella recalls, which involved foods made with a recalled dry-milk ingredient rather than shell eggs.
How were the eggs linked to the outbreak?
Midwest Poultry Services detected Salmonella through environmental monitoring at its two Texas farms. Genetic testing later found that some samples matched the strain identified in people who became ill.
The company’s July 22 announcement said it was not aware of specific illnesses connected to its products at that time. On July 24, the CDC and FDA published the broader outbreak findings after reviewing laboratory and traceback evidence.
Illnesses under investigation began between November 21, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Midwest Poultry Services has stopped distributing fresh eggs from the affected farms, and no other company products are included.
What should consumers do?
Do not eat eggs matching the recalled plant code, Julian date and date range. Return the carton to its original place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it safely.
Wash refrigerator shelves, containers, utensils and surfaces that may have touched the eggs with hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Restaurants and retailers should stop serving or selling affected products and sanitize contact areas.
Food recalls can involve different risks. The earlier Molly’s Kitchen pasta salad recall, for example, concerned undeclared egg and milk allergens rather than bacterial contamination.
Salmonella symptoms to watch for
Salmonella commonly causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Children younger than five, adults aged 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems have a greater risk of serious illness.
Seek medical advice for bloody diarrhea, symptoms lasting more than two days, fever above 102°F, repeated vomiting or signs of dehydration such as dizziness, dry mouth or reduced urination.
Consumers can contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, or email recallassistance@mpseggs.com.
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