The FDA Just Upgraded A Major Egg Recall To Its Most Serious Classification
Source: Delish
By: Amanda Mactas
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Check your carton before breakfast—Kroger and Brookshire’s eggs are among those affected.
Key Points
Midwest Poultry Services just received the FDA's most serious Class I recall for almost 1.6 million egg cartons, following their initial recall in late July.
The affected eggs were produced between June 6 and July 3, 2026, and distributed across six states under brands including Kroger, Simple Truth, and Brookshire's, with sell-by dates through August 17, 2026.
The FDA urges consumers possessing recalled eggs to discard them immediately and seek refunds.
A recall that affects almost 1.6 million cartons of eggs has just received the FDA’s most serious classification. The recall, initially set in motion in late July, has now been designated a Class I recall, meaning consumption of the eggs could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The affected products may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, which can cause serious and even fatal infections, especially in those with weakened immune systems.
Which Eggs Were Recalled?
A total of 1,589,577 cartons of eggs are affected and were produced and distributed by Midwest Poultry Services L.P. between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through August 17, 2026. The cartons contain Julian Date Range 157 to 184, identifying codes P-1950 or 0840962, and one of several UPC codes listed in the initial recall notice.
Package sizes vary by brand and include cartons ranging from six eggs to 60 eggs. Brands in the recall include Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups, along with several bulk egg products intended for foodservice use. No other Midwest Poultry Services products are included in the ongoing recall.
Where Were The Eggs Recalled?
They were sent to foodservice and retail customers in six states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Consumers may have purchased the eggs at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, or other smaller retail outle
Why Were The Eggs Recalled?
As mentioned, the affected egg cartons may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, a type of bacteria that can infect poultry and cause illness in humans. Salmonella can lead to fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious illness. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of severe infection.
What Should I Do If I Have The Recalled Eggs?
Midwest Poultry Services says it identified the issue through environmental monitoring and a root-cause analysis at its Texas farms. The company has since ceased distributing fresh eggs produced at those facilities. To date, the company has not been made aware of any specific illness linked to its products.
However, consumers who have any of the recalled eggs in their possession are urged not to consume them and instead return them to their original place of purchase for a full refund.