Massive egg recall: nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled over Salmonella outbreak

Midwest Poultry Services issued a recall for nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs due to potential Salmonella enteritidis contamination, linked to 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states from Nov. 21, 2025, to Jun. 30, 2026. Recalled eggs carry codes P-1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates 157–184 and were sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery in several states, and various foodservice/retailer outlets; best-by/sell-by dates extend through Aug. 17. Consumers should not eat the eggs and may return them for refunds; questions can be directed to Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531.