Did you just buy eggs at Kroger and start wondering if they’re safe to eat? You’re not alone. A voluntary recall covering roughly 1.5 million dozen eggs—more than 19 million individual eggs—was issued after possible Salmonella contamination turned up at two Texas farms. The eggs were sold under the Kroger name along with several other familiar store brands, and they reached shelves across six states. If you’ve got a carton in your fridge right now, here’s exactly how to check it, why the recall happened, and what to do next.

Which Kroger Eggs Are Included in the Recall

The recall was issued by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. and covers 1,589,577 dozen white shell and brown cage-free shell eggs. That figure translates to more than 19 million individual eggs, sold in a range of carton sizes—12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 count. According to the FDA’s recall notice, the affected products were sold under the Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups brand names.

Not every carton of eggs from these brands is part of the recall—only those tied to specific production dates and plant codes. The recalled eggs were produced and packed between June 6, 2026, and July 3, 2026, and carry sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20, 2026, to August 17, 2026. If your carton falls outside that window, it isn’t part of this recall.

Medium, large, extra-large, and jumbo eggs are all included, since the recall is tied to the farms and processing dates rather than a specific egg size. Both traditional white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs are affected.

How to Check If Your Carton Is Affected

The fastest way to check your eggs is to look at the left or right side of the carton for a stamped, date-coded identifying code. Only cartons marked with the code P-1950 or 0840962 are part of the recall. Alongside that code, you’ll also see a Julian date—a three-digit number representing the day of the year the eggs were packed. Cartons with a Julian date between 157 and 184 fall within the recalled range.

If both the code and the Julian date match, don’t eat the eggs. The FDA and Midwest Poultry Services are asking anyone with recalled eggs to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund, rather than trying to cook or otherwise use them up. If you’re unsure whether your carton matches, the safest move is to check the full list of codes and dates on the FDA’s recall page, or simply return the carton if you can’t confirm it’s clear.

It’s worth noting this recall was not triggered by reported illnesses. Midwest Poultry Services says the potential contamination was caught through its own proactive testing program, and as of the most recent update, no illnesses have been confirmed as linked to these eggs.

Where the Recalled Eggs Were Sold

The recalled eggs were shipped to both foodservice customers and retail grocery stores across six states: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi. At the retail level, the eggs were sold specifically at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, and at Brookshire Grocery stores across all six affected states. They also made their way onto shelves at a number of smaller, independent retail stores in the region.

The source of the concern traces back to two farms in Texas operated by Midwest Poultry Services. The company has stated it is not currently distributing fresh eggs from those two Texas farms while the issue is investigated, though it hasn’t publicly detailed the exact cause behind the contamination concern.

Detail	Information
Recalling company	Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
Amount recalled	1,589,577 dozen (19M+ individual eggs)
Brands affected	Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, Sunups
Production window	June 6, 2026 – July 3, 2026
Sell-by / best-by range	July 20, 2026 – August 17, 2026
Identifying codes	P-1950 or 0840962
Julian date range	157 to 184
States affected	Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, Mississippi

Why Salmonella Enteritidis Is a Concern

Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacteria strain closely associated with eggs and poultry. Eating contaminated eggs can lead to salmonellosis, a foodborne illness that typically causes fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping. Symptoms usually appear anywhere from six hours to six days after exposure and can last about a week. Most healthy adults recover without needing medical treatment, but the infection can be more serious for young children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system, sometimes leading to hospitalization in severe cases.

Because eggs are often eaten raw or lightly cooked—think sunny-side up or homemade mayonnaise—contaminated shell eggs pose a real risk even when they look and smell completely normal. That’s part of why regulators treat egg recalls involving Salmonella Enteritidis seriously, even when, as in this case, no illnesses have yet been reported.

What to Do If You Bought Recalled Eggs

If your carton matches the recalled codes and date range, don’t eat the eggs, even if they look and smell fine—Salmonella contamination isn’t something you can see or smell. Take the carton back to the store where you bought it for a full refund. You don’t need a receipt in most cases, but it doesn’t hurt to bring one if you have it.

If you’ve already eaten eggs from a recalled carton and start experiencing fever, diarrhea, or stomach cramps, contact your doctor, especially if symptoms are severe or you’re in a higher-risk group. It’s also a good idea to wash any surfaces, containers, or utensils that came into contact with the eggs, just as a precaution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this recall only at Kroger stores?

No. While Kroger-branded eggs and Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana are part of the recall, the same eggs were also sold at Brookshire Grocery stores across six states and at a number of smaller independent retailers under the Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups names.

Q: Has anyone gotten sick from these eggs?

As of the most recent statements from Midwest Poultry Services and the FDA, no illnesses have been confirmed as linked to the recalled eggs. The recall was issued proactively after the company’s own testing raised concerns, not in response to reported cases of illness.

Q: Does the carton size matter for the recall?

Carton size doesn’t determine whether your eggs are recalled. The recall applies across 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36-count cartons. What matters is the plant code (P-1950 or 0840962) and Julian date (157–184) printed on the carton, along with a sell-by or best-by date between July 20 and August 17, 2026.

Q: Can I still eat eggs from Kroger that aren’t part of the recall?

Yes. This recall is limited to specific brands, plant codes, and production dates tied to two Texas farms operated by Midwest Poultry Services. Eggs from other suppliers, other production dates, or without the listed codes are not affected and are considered safe under normal food-safety guidelines.

Q: What should I do with the eggs if I can’t find my receipt?

Most stores will still accept a return of recalled eggs for a refund even without a receipt, since the recall itself is the documentation. If a store declines, you can also report the issue directly through the FDA’s recall reporting page.

Conclusion

The Kroger egg recall covers roughly 1.5 million dozen eggs—over 19 million individual eggs—sold under the Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups names across six states. The eggs were produced by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. between June 6 and July 3, 2026, over possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination traced to two Texas farms. No illnesses have been reported so far, but if your carton carries the plant code P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian date between 157 and 184, return it to the store for a full refund rather than risk eating it.

References

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