If you have eggs in your refrigerator, it may be a good idea to double check them before you eat them.
Midwest Poultry Services L.P. issued a recall on July 22 for nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs from Texas due to potential salmonella enteritidis contamination, according to a recall report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
As of the latest FDA update on July 24, a salmonella outbreak linked to the recalled eggs has sickened at least 98 people and hospitalized 26 across 17 states. The illnesses were reported between Nov. 21, 2025 and June 30, 2026. As of the last update, the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were aware of 26 hospitalizations due to the recall, but no deaths.
Midwest Poultry Services
identified the issue through proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis, according to the recall report. The company was not distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms as of July 22.
Still, recalled eggs have best-by and sell-by dates through Aug. 17. Here's what consumers need to know.
What eggs are recalled? See the list.
The recalled white and brown cage-free eggs have an identifying code printed on the left or right sides of the carton in date-coding ink. Only the codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian date between 157 and 184 are recalled, according to the report.
Get a closer look at the recalled eggs below:
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Where were the recalled eggs sold?
The recalled eggs were sold in Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, and at other smaller retail outlets, according to the recall report.
The eggs were also shipped to foodservice and retailers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, the report states.
Where were people sickened in the salmonella outbreak?
Per the FDA, here's a look at the 17 states where recall-related illnesses were reported:
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What to do if you own the recalled eggs
Consumers are urged to avoid consumption of the eggs and return the products to their original place of purchase for a full refund, according to the recall report.
Consumers with questions should contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge and Anthony Thompson, USA TODAY
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