Midwest Poultry Services Recalls Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Across Gulf States Over Salmonella Risk
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Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled approximately 1.59 million dozen white and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at Texas farms due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis (搜索) contamination.
The eggs were distributed between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with sell-by dates from July 20 to August 17, 2026, to retail and foodservice customers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and nearby states.
Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled eggs and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund; no confirmed illnesses have been reported to date.
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. (搜索) has initiated a voluntary recall of approximately 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs due to potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis (搜索), according to a company recall notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall encompasses both white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at the company's farms in Texas.
The recalled products were produced and distributed between June 6, 2026, and July 3, 2026, with "sell-by" or "best-by" dates ranging from July 20, 2026, to August 17, 2026. The eggs were shipped to foodservice and retail customers across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, with additional distribution reaching Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi through various retail channels.
Affected Retailers and Geographic Scope
Consumers may have purchased the recalled eggs at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, as well as Brookshire Grocery (搜索) stores across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi. The eggs were also distributed to other smaller retail outlets and foodservice customers in the affected region. The recall applies specifically to cartons bearing the plant codes P-1950 or 0840962, with a Julian date between 157 and 184 printed on the side of the carton.
Health Risks of Salmonella
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. Young children, frail or elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of severe outcomes. In healthy individuals, Salmonella infection typically presents with fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can enter the bloodstream and progress to more severe conditions, including arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
Company Response and Consumer Guidance
Midwest Poultry Services stated that it is not aware of any confirmed illnesses linked to the recalled products as of the announcement date. The company emphasized that no other Midwest Poultry Services products are included in this recall. Consumers who have purchased eggs matching the recall description are advised not to consume them and should instead return the products to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
The recall underscores the ongoing importance of food safety monitoring in the egg supply chain and the rapid response mechanisms in place when potential contamination risks are identified.