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FDA Recalls 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Over Salmonella

7/26/2026

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The U.S. FDA ordered Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. to recall about 1.6 million dozen eggs for possible Salmonella Enteritidis.
The cartons show plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and sell-by dates July 20–Aug 17, 2026.
Seventeen states have reported 98 illnesses, 26 hospitalizations and no deaths, with 73 cases in Texas.
Restaurants, hospitals and retailers must stop selling and discard the eggs.
Consumers should check refrigerators for codes, discard eggs and wash hands.

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The U.S. FDA ordered Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. to recall about 1.6 million dozen eggs for possible Salmonella Enteritidis.
The cartons show plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and sell-by dates July 20–Aug 17, 2026.
Seventeen states have reported 98 illnesses, 26 hospitalizations and no deaths, with 73 cases in Texas.
Restaurants, hospitals and retailers must stop selling and discard the eggs.
Consumers should check refrigerators for codes, discard eggs and wash hands.