1.5 million egg cartons recalled over Salmonella outbreak—here’s how to stay safe

A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has prompted the recall of more than 1.5 million dozen eggs from Midwest Poultry Services (Texas), with 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states. Recalled cartons sold under Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Cal-Maine, and Country Morning have best-by dates July 20–August 17, 2026 and codes P-1950 or 0840962; discard or return them. The CDC advises refrigerating perishables promptly, cooking eggs and poultry to 165°F, washing hands, sanitizing surfaces, and washing produce; Chipotle jalapeños were recalled separately in connection with a different Salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.