According to the federal Food and Drug Administration, nearly 100 people have been sickened by salmonella since November amid a recall of 19 million eggs linked to at least part of the outbreak.
The 98 illnesses have been reported in 17 states, the agency said. Salmonella cases were reported from November 21, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Those infected reported eating eggs before becoming sick, the FDA said. He said 26 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
On Wednesday, Midwest Poultry Services of North Manchester, Indiana, said it was voluntarily recalling nearly 19 million cage-free white- and brown-shelled eggs sold under various brands in grocery stores in six states after samples collected from farms in Texas tested positive for salmonella.
As part of its investigation, the FDA said it had conducted a “tracing investigation based on where sick people reported purchasing or eating eggs during the period of interest, and Midwest Poultry Services, LP was identified as a common source of eggs.”
The agency added that the company did not account for all illnesses in this outbreak. “Further investigations are underway to determine if there are other sources of illness,” he said.
The recalled eggs were produced and distributed between June 6 and July 3, with sell-by or sell-by dates between July 20 and Aug. 17, the agency said.
In an emailed statement, Midwest Poultry Services said it was recalling the eggs “out of an abundance of caution.”
“Producing safe, quality food for those who eat our eggs is our top priority,” the company said, “and this investigation and voluntary recall demonstrates that commitment.”
This is what you should know.
Which egg brands are affected and where?
Here is a list of all affected products.
The recalled boxes have the identification code P-1950 or 0840962 printed on the side, along with a Julian date (a three-digit number ranging from 001 for January 1 to 365 for December 31) from 157 to 184.
The eggs were sold at Kroger supermarkets in Texas and Louisiana and at Brookshire grocery stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, as well as smaller outlets, the FDA said.
The recalled products include:
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Kroger large eggs in boxes of 12, 18 and 60.
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Simple Truth Medium Brown Cage-Free Egg Cartons of 12, 18, and 24.
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Large Brookshire eggs in boxes of six, 12, 18, 36 and 60.
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Large Country Morning eggs in boxes of 12 and 18, and medium and extra-large eggs in boxes of 12.
Midwest Poultry Services does not currently distribute fresh eggs produced on its Texas farms, the FDA said.
What to do if your eggs are recalled from the market.
Consumers should not consume the eggs, which can be returned to the original point of purchase for a refund, the FDA said.
Where have the diseases been reported?
The 98 salmonella cases have been reported in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia, according to the FDA.
Texas had the most cases, with 73.
What is salmonella?
Salmonella, which sickens about 1.35 million people in the United States each year, is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the country, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Because bacteria thrive in the intestines of animals, they end up in the animals' feces and then sometimes on the animals' paws and fur. That can allow salmonella to spread to other places, including crop fields and food processing plants, where the bacteria can contaminate produce and packaged foods.
Bacteria can get on egg shells when chickens lay eggs or if eggs touch bird droppings after being laid. Salmonella can also contaminate eggs while they are forming inside the hen before they form a shell.
What are the symptoms of a salmonella infection?
The infection caused by the bacteria is called salmonellosis.
Symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea and vomiting. In extreme cases, salmonella can contaminate the human bloodstream and cause infection and severe inflammation of the arteries, endocarditis and arthritis.
