FDA Class I Salmonella Egg Recall: What to Know

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Updated: August 14, 2026

Recalled shell eggs have been classified as a Class I recall amid a multistate Salmonella outbreak.

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A major FDA Class I Salmonella egg recall is drawing attention across the United States after federal health officials linked recalled shell eggs from Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis.

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The Food and Drug Administration's Class I designation is its highest-risk recall classification. It is used when there is a reasonable probability that exposure to a violative product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

According to the latest FDA outbreak information, 98 people in 17 states had been infected with the outbreak strain, including 26 hospitalizations. No deaths had been reported in the FDA's latest published case count.

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Why Was the Egg Recall Classified as Class I?

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Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs on July 22, 2026, because of potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis. The FDA subsequently upgraded the recall to Class I in August after its investigation connected the recalled eggs to illnesses in the multistate outbreak.

FDA investigators used epidemiological, laboratory and traceback information in the investigation. The agency identified Midwest Poultry Services eggs as a likely source of illnesses, although officials have emphasized that the producer does not account for every illness in the outbreak and that the investigation remains ongoing.

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How Many Eggs Are Being Recalled?

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The original recall covers 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs. That is roughly 19 million individual eggs.

The eggs were produced and distributed from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026. The affected products have sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through August 17, 2026.

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Which Egg Brands Are Affected?

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The recalled eggs were sold under multiple brand names and in different package sizes. The FDA identifies affected retail products under brands including:

• Kroger
• Simple Truth
• Country Morning
• Brookshire's
• Cal-Maine Sunups

Products were sold in packages ranging from individual retail cartons to larger bulk quantities. Because multiple brands are involved, consumers should check the identifying codes on their cartons rather than relying only on the brand name.

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How to Check Your Eggs

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Consumers who have eggs at home should inspect the identifying information printed on the side of the carton. According to the FDA, the recalled products have one of two plant codes:

• P-1950
• 0840962 (also displayed as 840962 in some product information)

The carton must also have a Julian date between 157 and 184 to fall within the recalled range. The corresponding sell-by or best-by dates run from July 20 through August 17, 2026.

The FDA provides detailed product tables containing individual brands, package sizes, UPC numbers and identifying dates. Consumers should compare their carton with the official recall information before deciding whether a product is affected.

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Where Were the Recalled Eggs Sold?

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The recalled eggs were distributed to foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. They were also available through Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana and Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, along with other smaller retail outlets.

The FDA notes that confirmed distribution does not necessarily mean the products could not have traveled farther. Consumers outside the listed distribution states should therefore check their egg cartons if they believe they may have purchased one of the affected products.

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What Should Consumers Do?

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Do not eat, sell or serve recalled eggs. The FDA advises consumers, restaurants and retailers that have affected products to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumers should also clean and disinfect surfaces, utensils and other areas that may have come into contact with the recalled eggs. This is important because foodborne bacteria can spread from contaminated food to kitchen surfaces and other foods.

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What Are Salmonella Symptoms?

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Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain or stomach cramps. Some infections can become severe, particularly among young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

The FDA warns that Salmonella infections can sometimes lead to serious complications, including bloodstream infections and other severe illnesses. Anyone who becomes seriously ill after consuming potentially contaminated food should seek medical advice.

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What the Investigation Found

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Federal investigators reported that illnesses associated with the outbreak began as early as November 21, 2025, with the most recent illness onset in the FDA's published update occurring June 30, 2026.

Among 44 ill people for whom information was available, 40 reported eating eggs before becoming sick. Investigators also found laboratory evidence from Midwest Poultry Services farms in Texas that matched the outbreak strain.

These findings led investigators to identify the recalled eggs as a likely source, while continuing to examine whether other sources could also be involved.

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Why the Class I Designation Matters

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A Class I recall does not mean that every egg from a particular company is contaminated. Instead, it identifies a specific recalled product or group of products as presenting the highest level of potential risk under the FDA's recall classification system.

In this case, consumers should focus on the specific brands, plant codes, Julian dates and sell-by or best-by dates identified by the FDA. Other Midwest Poultry Services products are not automatically included in this recall.

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Bottom Line

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The Class I FDA egg recall involves shell eggs from Midwest Poultry Services that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recall covers nearly 1.59 million dozen eggs produced at Texas farms, with affected products sold under several brands.

Consumers should check their cartons for plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates from 157 through 184. If the product matches the FDA's recall criteria, it should not be eaten and should be discarded or returned for a refund.

The FDA and public-health authorities are continuing to investigate the outbreak. Because recall information and illness counts can change, consumers should consult the latest official FDA information when checking a product.

Editor's note: This article reflects information available on August 14, 2026. Recall and outbreak information may be updated as the investigation continues.

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