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Midwest Poultry Recalls 1.6M Dozen Eggs Amid Salmonella Outbreak

8/6/2026

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Midwest Poultry Recall

Midwest Poultry Services recalled 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs after testing found Salmonella Enteritidis.
The CDC reported 98 illnesses between Nov 21, 2025 and Jun 30, 2026, with 26 hospitalizations and no deaths.
The CDC advises discarding recalled cartons with plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and cleaning surfaces with water.
Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein urged checking the recall and seeking care for fever over 102 °F or dehydration.

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FDA Issues Recall

Multiple products were recalled, including Taylor Farms lettuce, GreenWise frozen blueberries, 12,000 lb smoked bacon, and Street’s Beef Jerky for undeclared wheat.
The FDA told consumers to clean refrigerators, freezers, countertops and utensils with hot, soapy water and a bleach solution of one tablespoon per gallon.
Food-safety expert Marion Nestle warned the outbreaks expose systemic flaws in the food-supply chain and urged stricter safety protocols.

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Midwest Poultry Recall

Midwest Poultry Services recalled 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs after testing found Salmonella Enteritidis.
The CDC reported 98 illnesses between Nov 21, 2025 and Jun 30, 2026, with 26 hospitalizations and no deaths.
The CDC advises discarding recalled cartons with plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and cleaning surfaces with water.
Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein urged checking the recall and seeking care for fever over 102 °F or dehydration.

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