Affected Brands, Retailers, and Distribution States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the voluntary recall affects both white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs in various carton sizes and egg counts. Produced across two farm facilities located in Texas, the eggs were shipped to major grocery store chains, food service providers, and regional retail outlets.
States Impacted by Distribution:
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- New Mexico
- Mississippi
Recalled Egg Brands:
- Kroger
- Brookshire’s
- Country Morning
- Simple Truth
- Sunups
- Various bulk Grade A and Grade AA commercial supply packs
How to Identify Recalled Egg Cartons (Plant Codes & Dates)
To determine if a carton in your refrigerator is part of the recall, examine the printed codes on the side panel of the packaging.
| Identifying Field | Recalled Package Details |
| Plant Codes | P-1950 or 840962 |
| Julian Dates | Between 157 and 184 |
| Packing Window | Packed and distributed between June 6 and July 3 |
| Sell-By / Best-By Dates | Ranging from July 20 through August 17 |
If your egg carton matches these specific codes, do not consume them. Return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or dispose of it safely.
Source of Contamination & Company Response
The potential contamination was identified during routine environmental testing at the Texas production facilities. As of the announcement, no illnesses have been linked to the recalled products.
In an official statement, producer Midwest Poultry Services outlined the proactive steps taken once the environmental risk was flagged:
“When we learned of a possible issue with egg safety, we began diverting eggs to a breaking plant where they would be pasteurized to kill any foodborne pathogens,” the company stated. “We also began a robust internal investigation and initiated testing protocols to identify potential sources of SE [Salmonella Enteritidis].”
Salmonella Symptoms & Health Risks
Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacterial organism that can cause serious gastrointestinal illness. While healthy individuals typically recover without long-term complications, the infection poses severe risks to young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems.
Common Symptoms:
- Fever and abdominal cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Watery or bloody diarrhea
Symptoms generally appear within 6 hours to 6 days after consuming contaminated food. In severe instances, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream, leading to rare complications such as arterial infections, endocarditis, or reactive arthritis.
