Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. voluntarily recalled approximately 1.6 million dozen eggs on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination [2, 3, 4].
This recall poses a public health risk, as Salmonella can cause severe food-borne illnesses. The scale of the recall involves millions of individual units distributed through major retail chains across several states.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the recall affects eggs produced on Texas farms [1, 5]. These products were distributed to retailers including Kroger and Brookshire Grocery in Texas and five additional states, totaling six states [5, 6].
Reports on the exact volume vary slightly, with some sources citing 1.5 million dozen [1] while others state the figure is nearly 1.6 million dozen [2, 3]. This represents an estimated 19 million individual eggs [4].
Midwest Poultry Services said it has taken action to eliminate any "foodborne pathogens" and has launched an investigation [1]. The company is working with the FDA to remove the affected products from store shelves and ensure consumer safety.
Consumers who purchased eggs from the affected retailers are advised to check their product labels and avoid consuming any eggs linked to the recall. Salmonella Enteritidis is particularly dangerous for young children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems.
“approximately 1.6 million dozen eggs”
The scale of this recall highlights the vulnerability of the centralized food supply chain, where a single production source in Texas can impact consumers across six different states. Because Salmonella Enteritidis can exist inside an egg without changing its appearance or smell, the FDA's reliance on voluntary producer recalls is the primary mechanism for preventing widespread outbreaks.
