Nearly 19 Million Eggs Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. has initiated a voluntary recall of approximately 19 million eggs due to potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recall impacts white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at two of the company's farms in Texas. The producer is based in North Manchester, Indiana.

The recall, announced on July 22, stems from proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis that identified potential contamination. Midwest Poultry Services stated it is not distributing fresh eggs from these affected farms at this time.

Recalled eggs were distributed to Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. They were sold at various retailers, including some Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, and Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi. The affected cartons bear production codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184. The sell-by or best-by dates range from July 20, 2026, to August 17, 2026.

Salmonella Enteritidis can cause severe illness, particularly in young children, the frail, the elderly, or individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. While healthy individuals usually recover within four to seven days without specific treatment, vulnerable populations may require medical attention or hospitalization. In rare cases, Salmonella can lead to more severe conditions like arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.

Consumers who purchased the recalled eggs are urged to avoid consumption and can obtain a full refund. Midwest Poultry Services has stated that no other of its products are part of this recall, and the company is not aware of any specific illnesses linked to the recalled eggs. For further details, consumers can contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted additional information regarding the recall on its website.