Over 1.5 Million Dozen Eggs Recalled Across Six States Due to Salmonella Concerns
A major egg producer has voluntarily recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen shell eggs distributed across six states after routine environmental testing uncovered potential Salmonella contamination at two Texas production facilities.
The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, covers 1,589,577 dozen white and brown cage-free eggs—totaling more than 19 million individual eggs. Affected products were shipped to retail stores and food service providers across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi.
No human illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the shipment. The issue was detected during scheduled routine testing of poultry housing, a mandatory biosecurity requirement under federal agricultural health standards. According to guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, routine environmental monitoring allows egg producers to detect bacterial threats before contaminated products cause widespread foodborne illness outbreaks.
Midwest Poultry Services, the distributor behind the affected lots, confirmed that it immediately altered its supply protocols upon discovering the contamination risk. “When we learned of a possible issue with egg safety, we began diverting eggs to a breaking plant where they would be pasteurized to kill any foodborne pathogens,” the company said in a statement. In egg processing, liquid pasteurization heats raw egg products to temperatures high enough to destroy pathogens like Salmonella Enteritidis without solidifying the egg, rendering it safe for commercial food production.
The recall involves multiple major grocery house brands and wholesale labels, including Kroger, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, Simple Truth, and Sunups, along with loose Grade A and Grade AA bulk eggs. The items were packaged and shipped between June 6 and July 3, with best-by or sell-by dates extending from July 20 through August 17.
To verify whether purchased eggs are part of the recall, consumers should inspect the packaging code stamped on the side of the carton. Recalled cartons bear facility codes P-1950 or 840962 alongside Julian dates ranging from 157 through 184. Julian dates represent the consecutive day of the calendar year, where day 157 corresponds to June 6 and day 184 corresponds to July 3.
Health officials advise consumers in possession of affected cartons not to consume the eggs under any circumstances and to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Exposure to Salmonella bacteria can cause serious health complications, particularly among young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Symptoms typically include fever, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In rare instances, the strain can enter the bloodstream, leading to severe arterial infections, endocarditis, or reactive arthritis.
Midwest Poultry Services has set up a dedicated customer support line to handle inquiries regarding refunds and batch verification. Consumers can reach the company at 574-405-9531 during business hours or by emailing recallassistance@mpseggs.com.
