Quick answer: Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is recalling 1,589,577 dozen eggs, about 19 million eggs, sold under the Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups brands because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The eggs were sold in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi. Your carton is only affected if it carries code P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184.

If you bought eggs recently in the South Central United States, it is worth taking a minute to check your carton. A major egg producer just recalled millions of eggs over a possible Salmonella risk, and the recalled cartons are sitting on shelves next to safe ones with the exact same brand names. Here is everything you need to know, plus how to check your own fridge in under a minute.

Detail	Info
Company	Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
Amount recalled	1,589,577 dozen (about 19 million eggs)
Reason	Possible Salmonella Enteritidis
States sold	TX, OK, LA, AR, NM, MS
Illnesses reported	None reported

Brand	Code to check	Julian Date range	Status
Kroger	P-1950 or 0840962	157-184	Recalled if matched
Simple Truth	P-1950 or 0840962	157-184	Recalled if matched
Brookshire’s	P-1950 or 0840962	157-184	Recalled if matched
Country Morning	P-1950 or 0840962	157-184	Recalled if matched
Sunups	P-1950 or 0840962	157-184	Recalled if matched
Any other Midwest Poultry Services eggs	Any other code	Any other range	Not recalled

What eggs are part of the Midwest Poultry Services recall?

The recall covers 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs, which comes out to just over 19 million eggs. Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. produced them at two of its Texas farms and voluntarily pulled them back after finding a possible Salmonella Enteritidis concern. Only cartons stamped with code P-1950 or code 0840962, paired with a Julian Date between 157 and 184 printed in date-coding ink on the side, are included. No other Midwest Poultry Services products are affected.

The company found the problem through its own environmental monitoring at the two farms, not because anyone got sick. It caught the issue early, which is why the exact codes matter so much. An egg carton from the same brand bought a month earlier or later is very likely fine, but you still need to check the printed code yourself rather than guessing by brand name alone.

These eggs went to foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. They landed on shelves at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, plus a number of smaller retail outlets in those states.

Which brand names are affected by the egg recall?

Five brand names carry the recalled eggs: Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups. Midwest Poultry Services supplies eggs to more than one store brand, which is why a single farm problem can show up under so many different labels on the shelf.

That matters for shoppers because you cannot rely on the brand name alone to know if your carton is safe. Two households could both buy a dozen Kroger eggs the same week, and only one carton might carry the recalled code. Always flip the carton over and check the printed code and Julian Date rather than trusting the label design.

If your carton matches one of the five brand names above and falls in the affected six states, treat it as recalled until you confirm the code does not match P-1950 or 0840962.

How do you check if your eggs are recalled step by step?

Follow these six steps to check any carton of eggs in your fridge against the Midwest Poultry Services recall.

1. Pull the carton out and look for the brand name: Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, or Sunups.
2. Turn the carton to the side and find the date-coding ink stamp.
3. Look for a plant code that reads either P-1950 or 0840962.
4. Next to that code, find the Julian Date, a three-digit number for the day of the year.
5. Check if that Julian Date falls between 157 and 184.
6. If both the code and the Julian Date match, do not eat the eggs. Return them to the store for a refund or throw them away.

This only takes about a minute per carton. If any part of the code does not match, your eggs are not part of this recall, even if the brand name and best-by date look similar.

Why is Salmonella Enteritidis dangerous in eggs?

Salmonella Enteritidis can cause a serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system. It hides inside eggs without changing how they look, smell, or taste, so you cannot tell an infected egg apart from a normal one just by looking at it.

In a healthy person, symptoms usually show up as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain within six hours to six days of eating the contaminated food. Most healthy people recover on their own in four to seven days without needing treatment. In rare cases, the bacteria can move into the bloodstream and cause a more severe illness that needs hospital care.

This is exactly why cooking eggs thoroughly matters, especially for kids, pregnant women, seniors, and anyone with a weaker immune system. Fully cooked eggs, where both the yolk and white are firm, kill the bacteria. Undercooked or raw eggs, like runny yolks or homemade eggnog, carry more risk.

Where were the recalled eggs sold?

The recalled eggs reached foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, with retail sales spreading into Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi through the Brookshire Grocery chain. Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana carried the recalled cartons, and Brookshire Grocery stores across all six states did as well.

The eggs did not ship nationwide. If you live outside these six states, your eggs are almost certainly not part of this recall, though it never hurts to check the code if you have any doubt about where your grocery store sources its eggs from.

Midwest Poultry Services has since paused shipping any fresh eggs from the two Texas farms involved, so newly stocked cartons in these states should already be clear of the recalled codes.

What should you do if you have recalled eggs at home?

Do not eat the recalled eggs. Throw them away or take the carton back to the store where you bought it for a full refund. You generally do not need your receipt, since most stores can verify a recall return using the printed code alone, though it is worth calling your specific store first to confirm their process.

If you already cracked some of the recalled eggs into a bowl or a recipe before learning about the recall, throw out the mixture too, and wash any bowls, utensils, or counters that touched the raw eggs with hot, soapy water. Wash your hands as well. This lowers the chance of spreading bacteria to other food or surfaces in your kitchen.

If anyone in your household ate the recalled eggs and develops fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or stomach pain in the days after, contact a doctor and mention this specific recall by name so they can factor it into their diagnosis.

FAQ

Has anyone gotten sick from the recalled eggs?

No. Midwest Poultry Services has reported no illnesses linked to the recalled eggs as of the announcement. The company caught the problem through its own environmental monitoring at the two Texas farms, not from consumer complaints.

Can I still buy Kroger or Brookshire’s eggs right now?

Yes, as long as the carton does not match the recalled codes. Midwest Poultry Services has paused shipping fresh eggs from the two affected Texas farms, and stores are pulling flagged inventory from shelves.

Do I need a receipt to return recalled eggs?

Usually not. Most grocery stores can process a recall refund by scanning or checking the carton code at customer service, even without a receipt. Call your local store ahead of time to confirm their exact process.

What if I cannot find a code on my carton?

The code is printed in date-coding ink, which can be faint. Try tilting the carton under a bright light or checking the opposite side panel. If you truly cannot locate a code, treat the carton with caution and contact the store where you bought it.

Where can I find the official recall notice?

The recall is posted on the FDA’s recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts page under Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. The FDA page includes product photos and the same codes and dates listed in this article.

References

1. FDA, “Midwest Poultry Services. L.P. Recalls Shell Eggs Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination” (2026)
2. CBS News, “1.6 million eggs recalled at Kroger and other stores over salmonella risk, FDA says” (2026)
3. Yahoo News, “Midwest Poultry Services recalls 1.6 million dozen eggs over salmonella” (2026)
4. KATV, “1.6 million eggs recalled over Salmonella concerns, Arkansas included” (2026)
5. Fast Company, “Eggs Salmonella recall 2026: Kroger, other stores, list of products” (2026)
6. The Hill, “Nearly 1.6 million eggs recalled over salmonella concerns” (2026)