Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (July 2026)
CDC declares outbreak over. FDA’s outbreak investigation has closed.
Product
Recalled eggs are past expiration and should no longer be available for sale. Recalled white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs from Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. were sold to foodservice and retail customers under various brand names and in bulk.
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with Salmonella, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.
Stores affected
Recalled eggs should no longer be available for sale. Recalled eggs were shipped to foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Recalled eggs were available to consumers at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana; Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and other smaller retail and foodservice outlets in these states plus Mississippi and New Mexico.
Status
Ended.
Recommendations
- Recalled eggs are past expiration and should no longer be available for sale. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers who purchased or received recalled eggs, including wholesale eggs, should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that the recalled eggs touched.
- Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs and raw egg-containing foods.
- Follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice and use extra care in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with recalled eggs to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
- Read through FDA’s egg safety information for additional advice on how to buy, store, and serve eggs.
- Consumers who have symptoms of a Salmonella infection should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
Current Update
September 3, 2026
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 134 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella were reported from 18 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 21, 2025, to August 12, 2026. Forty-six (85%) of 54 ill persons with information available reported eating eggs before becoming ill. There have been 34 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported. CDC has declared this outbreak over.
As part of the investigation, FDA conducted an inspection at Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. in Texas and collected environmental samples. Three samples collected during FDA’s inspection were positive for Salmonella and match the strain of Salmonella Enteritidis causing illnesses in this outbreak by whole genome sequencing.
Epidemiological, laboratory, and traceback evidence from this investigation, have determined that shell eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. in Texas are a likely source of illnesses for this outbreak. On July 22, 2026, Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. proactively recalled all white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced at their facilities in Texas. At this time, all shell eggs from this recall should no longer be available for sale for consumers.
FDA’s outbreak investigation is complete.
Case Count Map Provided by CDC
Product Distribution Map
Distribution of recalled products has been confirmed for states shown below, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states.
Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 134
Hospitalizations: 34
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: August 12, 2026
States with Cases: AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NM, NV, NY, OK, SC, TX, WV
Product Distribution*: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, and TX
*Distribution of recalled products has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states.
Recalled Products
On July 22, 2026, Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6, 2026 and July 3, 2026, with sell by or best by dates between July 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026. The recalled eggs had an identifying code number printed on the left or right sides of the carton in date-coding ink only. Only codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184 printed on the side of the carton were recalled. Examples of this identifying plant and date information on retail cartons with some of the brands are included below.
| Item Description | Identifying Code | UPC | Julian Date Range | Best By / Sell By Date Between: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kroger Large 12 eggs | P-1950 or 840962 | 011110609038 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Kroger Large 18 eggs | P-1950 or 840962 | 011110609335 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Kroger Large 60 eggs | P-1950 | 011110609144 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Kroger Extra Large 12 eggs | P-1950 or 840962 | 011110609045 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Kroger Medium 12 eggs | P-1950 or 840962 | 011110609021 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Kroger Medium 30 eggs | P-1950 | 011110609809 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Kroger Jumbo 12 eggs | P-1950 or 840962 | 011110609052 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Simple Truth Cage Free Medium Brown 12 eggs | P-1950 | 011110870230 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Simple Truth Cage Free Large Brown 12 eggs | P-1950 | 011110797704 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Simple Truth Cage Free Large Brown 18 eggs | P-1950 | 011110893109 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Simple Truth Cage Free Large Brown 24 eggs | P-1950 | 011110150974 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Brookshire's Large 12 Eggs | P-1950 | 092825095552 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Brookshire's Large 18 Eggs | P-1950 | 092825095569 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Brookshire's Large 36 eggs | P-1950 | 092825109808 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Brookshire's Large 60 eggs | P-1950 | 092825095637 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Brookshire's Large 6 eggs | P-1950 | 092825095644 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Brookshires Extra Large 18 Eggs | P-1950 | 092825095606 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Brookshire's Jumbo 12 Eggs | P-1950 | 092825095583 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Country Morning Large 12 Eggs | P-1950 | 078566200004 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Country Morning Large 18 Eggs | P-1950 | 078566005036 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Country Morning Large 2 ½ Dozen | P-1950 | 079307005162 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Country Morning Extra Large 12 Eggs | P-1950 | 078566001021 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Country Morning Medium 12 Eggs | P-1950 | 078566001045 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Country Morning Jumbo 12 Eggs | P-1950 | 078566001014 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Sunups Medium 2 1/2 Dozen | P-1950 | 028621304987 | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Grade AA Large Bulk X 30 DOZEN | P-1950 | N/A | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Grade A Large Bulk X 15 DOZEN | P-1950 | N/A | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Grade A Large Bulk - TICTAC | P-1950 | N/A | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Grade A Large Bulk - BROWN - TICTAC | P-1950 | N/A | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Grade A Medium Bulk X 30 DOZEN | P-1950 | N/A | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Grade A Medium Bulk X 15 DOZEN | P-1950 | N/A | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Grade A Extra Large Bulk X 15 DOZEN | P-1950 | N/A | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
| Grade A Jumbo Bulk 20 eggs | P-1950 | N/A | 157 to 184 | July 20 – August 17, 2026 |
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Previous Update
July 24, 2026
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked, in part, to shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 98 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 17 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 21, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Forty (91%) of 44 ill persons with information available reported eating eggs before becoming ill. There have been 26 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported.
Laboratory, epidemiological, and traceback data from this investigation have determined that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P are a likely source of illnesses in this outbreak. As part of this investigation, FDA conducted a traceback investigation based on where ill people reported purchasing or eating eggs during the timeframe of interest, and Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. was identified as a common egg source; however, this producer does not account for all the illnesses in this outbreak. Additional investigation is ongoing to determine if there are other sources of illness.
Additionally, Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. collected samples at farms in Texas. Certain samples collected by the firm tested positive for Salmonella, and whole genome sequencing performed by the firm’s third-party lab revealed that some samples match the strain of Salmonella in this outbreak.
The firm shared third-party testing results with the FDA on July 21, 2026, and Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. proactively initiated a recall of white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6, 2026 and July 3, 2026 with sell by or best by dates between July 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers that purchased or received recalled eggs should throw them away or return them to their place or purchase for a refund and disinfect any areas that could have come in contact with recalled eggs.
FDA’s investigation is ongoing, and this advisory will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.
Who to Contact?
Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction),
visit Industry and Consumer Assistance.
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