Class I Salmonella Egg Recall 2026: FDA Reveals Affected Brands and Lot Numbers—Check Your Fridge Now

UPDATED — August 14, 2026 A Class I recall has been issued for nearly 1.6 million dozen shell eggs after federal officials linked them to a multistate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that has already sickened 98 people across 17 states, hospitalizing 26. The voluntary recall, initiated on July 22 by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., affects both white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs produced at Texas farms and distributed between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with “sell by” dates from July 20 through August 17, 2026. What brands and stores are involved? • Kroger (Large, Medium, Extra-Large, Jumbo, 12- to 60-count) • Simple Truth Cage-Free (Medium & Large brown) • Brookshire’s (Large, Extra-Large, Jumbo, multiple pack sizes) • Country Morning, Cal-Maine Sunups and bulk food-service cases Affected cartons carry plant code P-1950 or 0840962 plus a Julian date of 157–184 printed on the side. Products were shipped to retailers and restaurants in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and New Mexico, but secondary distribution may have sent them farther. Why this recall is Class I A Class I designation means there is a reasonable probability that eating the food will cause serious health consequences. Salmonella can trigger diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within 12–72 hours; young children, seniors and people with weakened immunity face the highest risk of severe complications. Illness snapshot • Confirmed cases: 98 • Hospitalizations: 26 • Deaths: 0 • States with cases: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NM, NV, NY, OK, SC, TX, WV FDA traceback identified recalled eggs as a common source for most patients, and on-farm testing in Texas matched the outbreak strain. What to do now 1. Check refrigerator and pantry for any cartons with the listed plant codes and dates. 2. Do NOT eat the eggs; discard them or return to the store for a refund. 3. Wash and sanitize any surfaces, utensils or dishes that touched recalled eggs. 4. Call a healthcare provider if you develop diarrhea with fever above 102 °F, bloody stool or signs of dehydration. Safe-egg handling tips • Keep eggs refrigerated at 40 °F (4 °C) or below. • Cook eggs until both yolk and white are firm; heat dishes containing eggs to 160 °F (71 °C). • Avoid cross-contamination by washing hands, counters and cutting boards with hot, soapy water after contact with raw eggs. Consumers with questions may contact Midwest Poultry Services at 888-XXX-XXXX or visit FDA’s recall page for updates. Stay tuned for further developments as the joint FDA–CDC investigation continues.