Midwest Poultry Services is voluntarily recalling 1.6 million eggs produced at two Texas farms after potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination was identified. The recall covers white-shell and cage-free eggs produced June 6–July 3 with sell-by dates July 20–Aug. 17 and sold under brands such as Kroger, Simple Truth and Brookshire's. No illnesses have been linked to the eggs so far; the company paused distribution after identifying the issue through environmental monitoring. Consumers should not eat the eggs and should return them for a full refund; see the FDA recall notice for product details.
1.6 Million Eggs Recalled Over Possible Salmonella Contamination — Midwest Poultry Services Issues Voluntary Recall
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
Midwest Poultry Services has voluntarily recalled 1.6 million eggs produced at two Texas farms after routine testing indicated a potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
Both white-shell and cage-free shell eggs are included in the recall. The company says the affected eggs were produced between June 6 and July 3 and carried sell-by or best-by dates from July 20 to Aug. 17. Affected cartons were sold under multiple brand names, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning and Sunups.
Health risk: Salmonella Enteritidis can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable people, such as young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. In otherwise healthy individuals, illness may cause fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Where the Recalled Eggs Were Sold
- Arkansas: Brookshire Grocery Stores
- Louisiana: Kroger; Brookshire Grocery Stores
- Mississippi: Brookshire Grocery Stores
- New Mexico: Brookshire Grocery Stores
- Oklahoma: Brookshire Grocery Stores
- Texas: Kroger; Brookshire Grocery Stores
The FDA notes the eggs were also available at other smaller retail outlets in the region. No other Midwest Poultry Services products are included in this recall.
Midwest Poultry Services said no illnesses have been reported to date. The company discovered the issue through what it described as "proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis" at its two Texas farms and has paused distribution of all fresh eggs produced there while it investigates further.
What consumers should do: Do not eat the recalled eggs. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them safely. When handling eggs in general, wash hands and surfaces, and cook eggs until both the white and yolk are firm to reduce the risk of infection.
For a complete list of affected products and packaging details, consult the FDA's official recall notice.
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