The FDA said the egg recall July 2026 is linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 98 people in 17 states. Twenty-six people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
The illnesses began between Nov. 21 and June 30. Consumers with recalled eggs are being told to check refrigerators, throw the eggs away or return them for a refund.
FDA and Midwest Poultry
Investigators determined that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services are a likely source of the germ. The company previously recalled eggs produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6 and July 3, and the eggs were sold under several brand names.
The recalled eggs carry sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and Aug. 17. Samples collected by Midwest Poultry at farms in Texas tested positive for salmonella, and genetic testing showed that some samples match the bacteria strain that sickened people.
Texas and Louisiana stores
Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana received the recalled eggs. Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi also received the recalled eggs.
People in those states who bought eggs with the listed date range should separate them from other food and dispose of them or seek a refund at the store where they were bought.
Midwest Poultry Services
FDA investigators said Midwest Poultry Services is a likely source, but the company does not account for all 98 illnesses. That leaves a gap between the recall and the outbreak count, with some cases still not tied to the recalled eggs.
For people checking a refrigerator now, the practical step is simple: compare the sell-by or best-by date, and if it falls between July 20 and Aug. 17, do not use the eggs.
