FDA upgrades recall of 19 million eggs to highest risk level for Salmonella poisoning

Key Points:

• The FDA has upgraded the recall of nearly 19.1 million eggs from Midwest Poultry Services to a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
• The recall covers white and brown cage-free eggs produced between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with sell-by dates from July 20 to August 17, 2026, sold under various brands including Kroger and Simple Truth across multiple states.
• The Salmonella outbreak has caused 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states, with no deaths reported; genetic testing linked some farm samples to the outbreak strain.
• Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled eggs, identified by codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates 157-184, and to return them for a refund while thoroughly cleaning any surfaces that contacted the eggs.
• Salmonella infection symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, with higher risks of severe illness for young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.