Midwest Poultry Services Recalls Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Over Potential Salmonella Risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on July 22 that Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling 1,589,577 dozen white-shell and brown cage-free eggs produced at two Texas farms. The recall covers eggs packed between June 6 and July 3 with “sell-by” or “best-by” dates from July 20 through August 17. Products were distributed to retail and food-service customers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico and Mississippi. No illnesses have been linked to the eggs.

Chicago Tribune

Midwest Poultry identified the potential contamination through routine environmental testing and halted distribution from the two farms. Existing inventory was diverted to a breaking plant for pasteurization. Recalled cartons bear plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates 157–184. Affected brands include Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups, as well as bulk Grade A and Grade AA eggs.

Newsweek

The FDA notice specifies 1,589,577 dozen cartons (? 19 million individual eggs). Outlets round the figure to “more than 1.5 million dozen” or “nearly 1.6 million dozen.” All sources agree this is the largest egg recall in recent U.S. history.

Nearly 19 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

Salmonella Enteritidis can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, with symptoms appearing six hours to six days after exposure. Young children, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe illness, including bloodstream infection and arthritis.

The Oklahoman

Midwest Poultry called the recall a “precautionary measure” and said it is not aware of any illnesses linked to the eggs. The company has paused fresh-egg distribution from the implicated farms. The FDA reiterates that no other Midwest Poultry products are affected and urges consumers to return the cartons for a full refund.

People Magazine

• Quantity: FDA cites 1,589,577 dozen cartons; other outlets use rounded figures.

Newsweek

• Total eggs: Some sources calculate ? 19 million eggs, others reference “nearly 20 million.”

Nearly 19 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

• Illness reports: All agree no illnesses have been reported; CDC guidance on salmonella severity is included for context.

More than 19 million eggs voluntarily recalled over potential salmonella contamination

No further details on the root cause or upcoming regulatory actions have been released.

New York Post

• “Producing safe, quality food for those who eat our eggs is our highest priority,” — TARGET

Newsweek

• “When we learned of a possible issue with egg safety, we began diverting eggs to a breaking plant where they would be pasteurized to kill any foodborne pathogens,” — Midwest Poultry Services

Fox Business (website)

The FDA will continue monitoring for salmonella cases linked to the recalled eggs. Midwest Poultry has provided a helpline (574-405-9531, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET) and email (recallassistance@mpseggs.com) for refund processing. The investigation into the source of the potential contamination remains ongoing.

People Magazine