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\nMillions of Eggs Sold at Kroger and Brookshire Stores Pulled from Shelves \u2014 Here’s What Shoppers Need to Check<\/p>\n
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Midwest Poultry Services recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs \u2014 more than 19 million individual eggs \u2014 because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.<\/p>\n
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The recall affected several brands and carton sizes, but only products with specific codes and dates. Shoppers needed to check their cartons carefully to determine whether their eggs were included.<\/p>\n
Trays of eggs are displayed for sale. Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs are included in the Midwest Poultry Services recall. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
About 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Recalled<\/p>\n
According to a July 22 FDA notice, Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs from two farms in Texas.<\/p>\n
The company distributed the affected eggs from June 6 through July 3, 2026. The products carried sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through August 17.<\/p>\n
A shopper checks cartons of eggs on display as consumers are advised to review product codes and dates. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
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Midwest Poultry Services said its environmental monitoring and follow-up analysis uncovered the potential issue. In response, the company halted the distribution of fresh eggs from its Texas farms. It reported no known illnesses specifically tied to its products when it announced the recall.<\/p>\n
The recall applies only to certain cartons. According to the FDA, affected products bear plant code P-1950 or 0840962, depending on the product, and a Julian date between 157 and 184. Shoppers can find these details printed in date-coding ink on either side of the carton.<\/p>\n
Cartons of eggs sit on display. The FDA recall covers specific brands, product codes and date ranges. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
Affected products include Kroger eggs in several sizes, certain Simple Truth cage-free brown eggs, and products sold under the Brookshire\u2019s, Country Morning and Sunups brands. Some bulk egg products are also included.<\/p>\n
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Where the Recalled Eggs Reached Consumers<\/p>\n
The recalled eggs reached retailers in several states. According to the FDA, Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana carried the affected products.<\/p>\n
Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi also received the eggs, along with smaller retail outlets.<\/p>\n
A Kroger store is seen in Houston, Texas. The FDA said affected eggs were available at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
Since the recall covered only specific codes and date ranges, shoppers needed to review all identifying details on the carton instead of relying on the brand name alone.<\/p>\n
The FDA told consumers not to eat any recalled eggs and to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.<\/p>\n
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The Health Risks From Salmonella<\/p>\n
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The recall stemmed from concerns that the eggs could contain Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacterium that can cause intestinal illness.<\/p>\n
According to the Mayo Clinic, people most often contract Salmonella through contaminated food or water. Raw or undercooked eggs and egg products can also be a source of infection.<\/p>\n
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Symptoms can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, headache, and blood in the stool.<\/p>\n
Mayo Clinic says symptoms can appear between 6 hours and 6 days after exposure. Most healthy people recover within a few days to a week without specific treatment.<\/p>\n
In some cases, diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration and require medical attention. Mayo Clinic also notes that life-threatening complications can develop if the infection spreads beyond the intestines.<\/p>\n
The FDA says young children, frail or older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of serious infection.<\/p>\n
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Mayo Clinic advises contacting a health care provider if an infant, young child, older adult, or person with a weakened immune system has symptoms that last more than a few days, include a high fever or bloody stools, or show signs of dehydration such as reduced urination, dark urine, or a dry mouth and tongue.<\/p>\n
Retailers Respond to the Recall<\/p>\n
Brookshire Grocery Co. told Reuters that it began reviewing its inventory and removing potentially affected products after receiving notice of the recall.<\/p>\n
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Brookshire added that all eggs available for purchase in its stores at the time came from a different production facility. Meanwhile, Kroger did not immediately respond to a request for comment made outside regular business hours.<\/p>\n
The same outlet also reported that Midwest Poultry redirected eggs to a processing facility for pasteurization and launched internal testing and an investigation into the source of the potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.<\/p>\n
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No other Midwest Poultry Services products are included in the recall. Consumers with questions can contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.<\/p>\n
This isn’t the first time American consumers have faced a large-scale egg recall.<\/p>\n
Another Salmonella Egg Recall Hit in 2025<\/p>\n
In 2025, at least 1.7 million eggs were recalled across nine states after several people had already suffered harm.<\/p>\n
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the FDA, and public health officials in several states were investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs.<\/p>\n
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As health experts continued to investigate the outbreak, more details about the source emerged. On June 6, 2025, August Egg Company issued a recall for organic and cage-free brown eggs.<\/p>\n
According to the CDC and FDA, the recalled cartons could be identified by Julian dates ranging from 32 to 126 and plant codes P-6562 or CA-5330 printed on the side of the carton.<\/p>\n
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The eggs, with packaging made from fiber or plastic, were sold in stores under various brand names such as Clover, First Street, Nulaid, O Organics, Marketside, Raleys, Simple Truth, Sun Harvest, and Sunnyside.<\/p>\n
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The recalled cage-free and organic brown eggs had sell-by dates between March 4 and June 4, 2025. These were sent to stores in California and Nevada, including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs.<\/p>\n
Walmart stores in nine states \u2014 California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois \u2014 also received the eggs, with sell-by dates stretching to June 19, 2025.<\/p>\n
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Anyone who bought the recalled eggs was advised to throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased. According to the CDC, 79 people in the affected states had become sick. Officials said the outbreak could have extended beyond those states and that the actual number of illnesses was likely higher than reported.<\/p>\n
Later, the size of the recall had been confirmed. August Egg Company was recalling 1.7 million dozen eggs that might carry Salmonella.<\/p>\n
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As concern grew over the recalled products, many were focusing on the dangers tied to this infection. Salmonella, also known as salmonellosis, was caused by Salmonella bacteria and could lead to diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.<\/p>\n
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This infection could cause serious health problems \u2014 especially for young children, older adults, and people with weak immune systems. People who were infected with Salmonella usually deal with symptoms like fever, upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea \u2014 sometimes with blood.<\/p>\n
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Though rare, the bacteria could move into the blood and lead to serious issues such as infections in the heart, arteries, or joints. Symptoms usually began between 6 hours and 6 days after the bacteria was swallowed. Most people started to feel better on their own within 4 to 7 days.<\/p>\n
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However, young children, older adults, and those with weak immune systems could become very sick and need to see a doctor or go to the hospital. Once the symptoms and health risks were understood, it was also important to know how dangerous this illness could be in rare situations.<\/p>\n
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Though it was very rare, Salmonella could lead to death if it spread through the body or caused sepsis. Each year, over one million people in the United States got sick from this infection, with about 26,500 ending up in the hospital. Out of all these cases, around 420 people died from it every year.<\/p>\n
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Given how dangerous Salmonella could be in rare cases, it was helpful to know that most people did recover without needing medical treatment.<\/p>\n
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Salmonella often cleared up by itself within a few days. Drinking lots of fluids was important to avoid getting dehydrated. To lower the chances of getting sick, it was important to practice safe food handling and wash hands after being around animals.<\/p>\n
At the time, the FDA was working closely with the company to find out if the eggs had been sent to more places.<\/p>\n
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