NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. — Midwest Poultry Services L.P. announces that it has proactively and voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs due to their potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis.
The eggs were distributed and produced from the company’s farms in Texas between June 6, 2026, and July 3, 2026, with sell by dates between July 20, 2026, and Aug. 17, 2026. Only products with the codes P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian date between 157 and 184 on the carton’s side are subject to this recall.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report 98 cases of salmonella infection, as of July 24, across 17 states that could have been attributed to this egg recall, adding that there have also been 26 hospitalizations, and 0 deaths. The largest number of cases, 73, are in Texas. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also notes that the illness investigation is ongoing to help determine if there are additional sources for these illnesses.
Among the brands include Country Morning, Brookshire’s Kroger, Simple Truth and Sunups.
The recalled eggs were shipped to retail and foodservice customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. They were also available to consumers in Kroger grocery stores Texas and Louisiana; Brookshire’s in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi; as well as some smaller retail stores.
“As a precautionary measure, we have proactively recalled shell eggs produced on our farms in Texas due to possible contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis (SE),” Midwest Poultry Services said in a statement. “When we learned of a possible issue with egg safety, we began diverting eggs to a breaking plant where they would be pasteurized to kill any foodborne pathogens. We also began a robust internal investigation and initiated testing protocols to identify potential sources of SE.”
“Producing safe, quality food for those who eat our eggs is our highest priority, and this voluntary investigation and recall demonstrates that commitment,” the company added.
The FDA, in an announcement, added that MPS identified this issue on its Texas farms through root cause analysis and proactive monitoring and is currently not distributing fresh shell eggs produced at its Texas locations. Also, additional MPS products are not a part of this specific recall.
“At Midwest Poultry Services, a family-owned and led business, we believe in the power of safe, nutritious eggs to make a real difference in people’s lives,” the company added. “The work our team does is in service of that, and nothing supports it more directly than the practices that keep every egg we produce safe. These practices are rooted in our values and built into how we operate on every farm, every day.”
Consumers with these products are urged to avoid consumption and return them to the original place of purchase for a full refund, and questions related to the recall can be sent to the company by email at recallassistance@mpseggs.com.
