FDA upgrades egg recall to Class I amid salmonella outbreak risk

The FDA has elevated a large egg recall to Class I, its highest warning level, after about 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations linked to salmonella. The recall covers roughly 1.6 million cartons (about 19 million eggs) distributed to Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores across multiple states, and other retailers. Affected eggs carry sell-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026 and codes P-1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates 157–184. The recall began in July; consumers who have these eggs should discard them or return them for refunds.