Health officials have recalled nearly 1.6 million cage-free eggs (July 22) and a Walmart-exclusive Bettergoods pistachio nut butter after salmonella was detected; jalapeños from Sinaloa were also tied to a larger outbreak. At least 98 illnesses and 25 hospitalizations have been linked to the eggs; no illnesses have been reported from the nut butter. Consumers should not eat the recalled items, return them for refunds, and disinfect surfaces that may have been contaminated.
Salmonella Recalls Hit Nearly 1.6M Eggs — Plus Pistachio Butter And Jalapeños; Check Your Pantry
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Multiple salmonella-related recalls are prompting warnings for shoppers in Mississippi and across the U.S. Officials say nearly 1.6 million cage-free eggs, a Walmart-exclusive pistachio nut butter, and jalapeños imported from Mexico have been linked to contamination and reported illnesses.
What Was Recalled
Eggs: On July 22, Midwest Poultry Services L.P. recalled nearly 1.6 million cage-free eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The eggs were sold under several brand names, including Country Morning, Cal-Maine Sunups, Brookshire's, Simple Truth and Kroger.
Pistachio Nut Butter: Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter (6.7-ounce jars), sold exclusively at Walmart, was recalled after the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found salmonella in three jars. The FDA reported no illnesses linked to the nut butter as of the announcement.
Jalapeños: The FDA has connected jalapeños sourced from Sinaloa, Mexico, to a larger outbreak that has sickened 345 people and resulted in 36 hospitalizations across 27 states. Those peppers were distributed to wholesalers and restaurants nationwide.
Reported Illnesses And Risk
As of July 24, the FDA reported at least 98 illnesses in 17 states tied to the egg recall; 25 people required hospitalization and no deaths have been reported. Investigators say 91% of affected people reported eating eggs before becoming sick. Symptoms of salmonella infection typically appear 12 to 72 hours after exposure and include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In severe cases the infection can enter the bloodstream, posing greater risk to young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Where To Look And What To Do
Consumers should check their homes for the recalled products and follow these steps:
- Do not eat any eggs, pistachio butter, or jalapeños that match the recalled descriptions.
- Eggs included in the recall are marked with carton codes P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian date between 157 and 184 (day of year code).
- For the pistachio butter, only jars that match the specific UPC, lot code and expiration date listed in the recall are affected — check the FDA or store recall notice for exact identifiers.
- Return recalled products to the store for a refund.
- Thoroughly disinfect any surfaces, utensils, or containers that may have contacted the recalled food to reduce cross-contamination risk.
- If you develop symptoms consistent with salmonella infection, contact your healthcare provider and mention potential exposure to recalled food.
Background And Consumer Note
Mississippi was included among affected states because the eggs were shipped from Texas farms to multiple states and the Bettergoods pistachio butter was sold in 19 states, including Mississippi. These incidents underscore the importance of food-safety controls at production, testing, and distribution stages — and the value of consumer vigilance when recalls are announced.
Official guidance: The FDA advises consumers not to eat the recalled eggs, pistachio butter, or affected jalapeños. After many restaurants changed pepper suppliers by July 20, the FDA said it does not consider those establishments to pose an ongoing risk in this outbreak.
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