Midwest Poultry Services has recalled approximately 1.6 million dozen cartons of white and brown eggs due to concerns over potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacterium that can be transmitted through animal feces. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall, which affects eggs distributed to multiple retailers across six states.
The recalled eggs were produced and distributed from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 to August 17. Retailers impacted include Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, and Brookshire Grocery locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi.
Officials have stated that no illnesses have been linked to the recalled eggs as of the announcement. However, the FDA cautioned that contaminated eggs can appear normal and pose a risk if consumed raw or undercooked.
Midwest Poultry Services identified the potential contamination through proactive environmental monitoring and root cause analysis. The company has temporarily halted the distribution of eggs from its affected Texas farms, and no other products are part of this recall.
Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacterium commonly found in poultry, red meat, dairy products, and eggs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Salmonella infects about 1.3 million Americans annually, leading to over 26,000 hospitalizations and 400 deaths each year. Most individuals recover within days, though symptoms can include bloody diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, typically appearing six hours to six days after infection.
Infections can occur from consuming contaminated food, drinking contaminated fluids, or touching contaminated surfaces. Severe cases may require hospitalization and antibiotic treatment, although some strains of Salmonella are antibiotic-resistant, limiting treatment options and increasing the risk of complications.
Consumers who purchased the recalled eggs are advised not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
This recall follows a separate Salmonella outbreak earlier in the year linked to backyard poultry flocks, which resulted in 184 cases, 53 hospitalizations, and one death across 31 states. That outbreak involved an antibiotic-resistant strain of Salmonella Saintpaul.