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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Kroger, Brookshire's Eggs
The outbreak has sickened 98 people in 17 states; here's what to know about the recalled cartons
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Key takeaways
- A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened 98 people in 17 states, sending 26 people to the hospital, with no deaths reported.
- Recalled eggs were sold under several brands at Kroger, Brookshire Grocery Co. retailers, among others.
- Consumers should check carton codes and dates, avoid eating affected eggs and seek a refund.
A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to eggs, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced. To date, 98 people in 17 states have been reported ill, including 26 hospitalizations; no deaths have been reported.
Two days prior to the announcement, Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled white and brown cage-free shell eggs on July 22. At the time, the company said it wasn't aware of any illnesses linked to its products. However, investigators are still looking into other possible sources of the illnesses.
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The recall covers “1,589,577 dozen” eggs, according to the FDA notice, though not all were sold in dozen-size cartons. The eggs were also sold in 6-, 18-, 24-, 30- and 60-count cartons and in bulk quantities to food service customers.
How investigators traced the outbreak
Investigators used lab testing, epidemiological data and traceback information to identify Midwest Poultry Services as a likely source of the outbreak, though the company doesn't account for all reported illnesses. Illnesses in the outbreak began on dates ranging from Nov. 21, 2025, to June 30, 2026, well before the recalled eggs were even produced.
Cases have been reported in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia, considerably more states than the eggs are known to have reached. Of 44 ill people with information available, 40 (91 percent) reported eating eggs before becoming sick.
What’s recalled
The eggs were produced at farms in Texas and distributed between June 6 and July 3. They were sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana; Brookshire Grocery Co. stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi; and at other retailers.
They carried the Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups labels and were in various carton sizes. Whatever the brand or size, all recalled products share the same three identifiers: codes P-1950 or 0840962, a Julian date (between 157 and 184) that denotes when the eggs were packed, and best-by or sell-by dates from July 20 through Aug. 17.
Kroger and Simple Truth eggs
Kroger
- Large: 12-count, 18-count, 60-count
- Extra Large: 12-count
- Medium: 12-count, 30-count
- Jumbo: 12-count
Simple Truth cage-free brown eggs (Kroger brand)
- Medium: 12-count
- Large: 12-count, 18-count, 24-count
Brookshire’s eggs
- Large: 6-count, 12-count, 18-count, 36-count, 60-count
- Extra Large: 18-count
- Jumbo: 12-count
Country Morning and Sunups eggs
Country Morning
- Large: 12-count, 18-count, 2½-dozen
- Extra Large: 12-count
- Medium: 12-count
- Jumbo: 12-count
Sunups
- Medium: 2½-dozen
Bulk eggs
The recall also includes several bulk eggs, including Grade AA large bulk eggs, Grade A large bulk eggs, Grade A medium bulk eggs, Grade A extra-large bulk eggs and Grade A jumbo bulk eggs.
How to check your carton
Look for the product name, carton size, identifying code and Julian date printed on the side of the carton. The recall applies only to the listed products and codes. No other Midwest Poultry Services products are affected.
Consumers who bought the recalled eggs should not eat them, according to the FDA’s notice, and should return them to the original place of purchase for a full refund.
Questions can be directed to Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531 or by email at recallassistance@mpseggs.com.
Health risks and symptoms of salmonella
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, according to the recall notice. Healthy people infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea that may be bloody, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can enter the bloodstream and cause more severe illness, including arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Call a doctor if you have diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than two days, blood in your stool or urine, a fever higher than 102 degrees or signs of dehydration, the CDC says. Those signs include little or no urination, very dark urine, extreme thirst, dry mouth or throat, dizziness or lightheadedness.
Older adults face a higher risk. Nearly half of people 65 and older with a lab-confirmed foodborne illness from salmonella, campylobacter, listeria or E. coli are hospitalized, according to the CDC.
The key takeaways were created with the assistance of generative AI. An AARP editor reviewed and refined the content for accuracy and clarity.
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