More than 19 million eggs sold under Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning and Sunups labels have been recalled over possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The 22 July recall covers white and brown cage-free shell eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services at two Texas farms, with affected cartons carrying sell-by or best-by dates from 20 July through 17 August 2026.
Shoppers should check the side of their cartons for plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian date from 157 to 184. The Salmonella egg recall affects products available through Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores across six states and several smaller retailers.
Which Eggs Are Included in the Salmonella Recall
The voluntary recall covers 1,589,577 dozen eggs, equal to more than 19 million individual eggs. Packaging includes Kroger cartons in medium, large, extra-large and jumbo sizes, alongside Simple Truth cage-free brown eggs, Brookshire's eggs, Country Morning eggs and Sunups medium eggs. Some bulk cases supplied to foodservice customers are also included, while the company said no other Midwest Poultry Services products are affected.
The recalled eggs were produced and distributed from Texas farms between 6 June and 3 July. Kroger sold affected cartons in Texas and Louisiana, while Brookshire Grocery stores carried them in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi. The official notice advises: 'Consumers who purchased products associated with this recall are urged to avoid consumption and return the product to its original place of purchase for a full refund.'
Why the Eggs Were Pulled
Midwest Poultry Services said it identified the issue through environmental monitoring and a root cause analysis at its two Texas farms. The company has stopped distributing fresh eggs produced at those farms while the matter is addressed, but it said it was not aware of any specific illnesses linked to the recalled products when the notice was published. The recall is therefore a precaution prompted by possible contamination, not confirmation that every carton contains Salmonella.
Salmonella Enteritidis can cause fever, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of serious illness, while rare infections can spread into the bloodstream and lead to more severe complications. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says: 'Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after infection and usually last 4 to 7 days.'
What Shoppers Should Do Now
Consumers should compare both the plant code and date information because the recall covers several labels and carton sizes. A matching carton should not be eaten, served or sold, even when the eggs look and smell normal, and it can be returned to the original shop for a full refund. People should also wash their hands, utensils, dishes and surfaces that may have touched raw eggs with hot, soapy water to reduce cross-contamination.
Federal food safety guidance recommends keeping eggs refrigerated at 4 C, or 40 F, discarding cracked eggs and using pasteurised eggs for recipes served raw or lightly cooked. It also advises shoppers to 'cook eggs until both the yolk and white are firm', while egg dishes without meat or poultry should reach 71 C, or 160 F. Anyone who develops prolonged vomiting or diarrhoea, bloody stools, a fever above 102 F, or signs of dehydration should contact a healthcare professional.
The recall remains significant because the same producer supplied multiple supermarket labels, meaning the brand name alone may not reveal whether a carton is affected. Checking the side of the package for P-1950 or 0840962, Julian dates 157 to 184 and the 20 July to 17 August date range is the clearest way to identify the products. Midwest Poultry Services has provided a consumer contact line and email while fresh egg distribution from the two Texas farms remains paused.
