Millions of eggs recalled over salmonella fears

Key Points:

• Midwest Poultry Services L.P. is voluntarily recalling nearly 1.6 million cartons (about 19 million eggs) due to a multistate salmonella enteritidis outbreak linked to eggs produced at Texas farms and distributed in several states including Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
• The outbreak has sickened 98 people across 17 states, with 26 hospitalizations and no reported deaths; Texas accounts for most cases, while Michigan has reported one to two cases.
• Recalled eggs, sold under brands such as Kroger's Simple Truth, Kroger, Country Corning, Cal-Maine Sunups, and Brookshire's, have sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026, and can be identified by code numbers "P-1950 or 0840962" with Julian Dates between 157 and 184.
• Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for recalled eggs, discard or return them, and follow FDA guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and utensils to prevent cross-contamination; anyone experiencing symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps should seek medical attention.
• Restaurants and retailers in affected states are instructed not to sell or serve the recalled eggs, and health officials continue investigating other potential sources of the outbreak beyond Midwest Poultry Services L.P.