If you have eggs in your refrigerator, it may be worth turning the carton over and checking the side panel, not just the top label. Some cartons tied to Midwest Poultry Services' multistate Salmonella outbreak are still within their sell-by window through Aug. 17, 2026.
What happened?
Midwest Poultry Services issued a voluntary recall on July 22 for 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs after possible Salmonella contamination was found at two Texas farms, Tech Times reported. The affected products include certain white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs sold under brands such as Kroger, the Simple Truth label, Brookshire's, Country Morning, and Cal-Maine Sunups.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 98 cases have been confirmed across 17 states, with 26 hospitalizations and no reported deaths. Seventy-three of the known cases are in Texas.
The recall can be identified by information stamped in ink on the carton's side: plant code P-1950 or 0840962, along with a Julian date from 157 to 184. The affected cartons also show sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and Aug. 17, 2026.
If the eggs were removed from their original packaging and the codes cannot be confirmed, the Food and Drug Administration advises throwing them away.
Why does it matter?
Roughly 19 million eggs are covered by the recall. Officials also say the outbreak strain is predicted to be nonsusceptible to ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic often used in serious Salmonella cases, even though most people recover without antibiotics.
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The CDC found that 40 of 44 interviewed patients reported eating shell eggs before getting sick. Symptoms of Salmonella can include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, and young children, older adults, pregnant people, and immunocompromised people face a higher risk of severe illness.
The FDA has said the recalled eggs do not explain every illness in the broader outbreak timeline, which means the investigation is still unfolding.
What can I do?
Start by checking every carton in your refrigerator. If the side shows code P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian date from 157 to 184, do not use the eggs; return them for a refund or throw them away.
Wash anything the eggs may have touched, including countertops, refrigerator shelves, bowls, pans, and utensils. Hot, soapy water or a dishwasher cycle can help reduce the risk of lingering contamination.
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If you develop symptoms such as diarrhea lasting more than two days, bloody diarrhea, vomiting that prevents you from keeping liquids down, signs of dehydration, or a fever above 102 degrees Fahrenheit, seek medical care. If you think recalled eggs may be involved, tell your doctor.
For questions, Midwest Poultry Services says consumers can call 574-405-9531 or email recallassistance@mpseggs.com.
The CDC says the strain "is related to a strain of Salmonella Enteritidis isolated from chicken, eggs, and backyard poultry."
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