1.5 million eggs sold at Kroger, Brookshire and smaller stores recalled
Eggs are stored in packaging. Photo: Bernd Weißbrod/dpa (Photo by Bernd Weißbrod/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Salmonella fears spurred the recall of over 1.5 million eggs that were sold in multiple states under several different brand names.
Big picture view:
The recall was issued by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., on Wednesday and covers 1,589,577 white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs that were sold under the Kroger, Simple Truth, and Country Morning names, among others, according to the statement on the FDA website.
The backstory:
Midwest Poultry Services stated that the issue that triggered the recall was found through proactive testing and no illnesses have been reported. The company did not state the cause for the concern, but noted that it affected two farms in Texas and assured customers that it is not distributing fresh eggs from its farms in the Lone Star State at this time.
By the numbers:
The eggs were produced between June 6, 2026, and July 3, 2026, and bear either sell-by or best-by dates between July 20, 2026, and August 17, 2026. The company states they were shipped to food service as well as retail customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The statement specifically noted that the eggs were sold in Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, and Brookshire Grocery Stores in all the listed states. They were also sold in smaller retail stores. (See the full list below)
Dig deeper:
The eggs subject to the recall have an identifying code on the left or right sides of the carton in date-coding ink only. Only the ones with the codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184 on them are subject to the recall.
What you can do:
Anyone who has purchased the eggs affected by the recall is urged not to eat them and to return the products to where they were bought for a full refund.
Why you should care:
Eating food that has been contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, a common bacteria-based foodborne illness. Most infected people will experience fever, diarrhea, or abdominal pains within six hours to six days after eating the food. The illness can last up to a week. Even though it can cause some hospitalizations, most people recover without treatment.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from the Food and Drug Administration. This story was reported from Orlando.