The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the 2026 egg recall is tied to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 98 people in 17 states. Consumers in those states are being told to check refrigerators for the recalled eggs, then throw them away or return them for a refund.
The illnesses began between Nov. 21 and June 30, and 26 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Midwest Poultry Services eggs
Investigators determined that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services are a likely source of the germ. Midwest Poultry previously recalled eggs produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6 and July 3, and the recalled eggs carried sell-by or best-by dates from July 20 to 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. That evidence ties the recall to the outbreak, but Midwest Poultry does not account for all the illnesses.
Kroger and Brookshire Grocery
Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana received the recalled eggs. Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi also received them.
That distribution list gives consumers the practical check point: match the egg carton against the recall information, then treat any carton with the listed dates as unsafe to keep. The FDA said the recalled eggs were sold under several brand names.
FDA recall response
The FDA said the outbreak was reported Friday and involves nearly 100 people across 17 states. The same federal action also drew a line between the affected eggs and the illness cluster, which is why the agency is telling households to act now instead of waiting for a store notice.
For consumers in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Mississippi, the immediate step is the same: remove the eggs from the refrigerator, discard them, or bring them back for a refund. The unresolved part is the label on each carton, since the agency said the eggs were sold under several brand names rather than one public name.
