Egg Recall 2026: What to Know About the Kroger and Brookshire’s Salmonella Alert

If you bought eggs at Kroger or Brookshire’s this month, it’s time to check your fridge.

A Texas egg producer just recalled nearly 20 million eggs. The reason is possible salmonella contamination. The recall covers several brand names and six states.

Here’s everything you need to know, in plain language.

Key Takeaways

• Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled 1,589,577 dozen eggs, or roughly 19 million individual eggs.
• The eggs may carry Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacteria that can make people sick.
• Affected brands include Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, and Sunups.
• The eggs were sold in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi.
• Look for plant code P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian date between 157 and 184.
• No illnesses have been reported so far, according to the company.
• If you have recalled eggs, throw them out or return them for a refund.

 

 

What Happened With This Egg Recall

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. announced the recall this week. <cite index=”5-1″>The company voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at its Texas farms over potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.</cite>

<cite index=”5-1″>The recalled eggs were produced between June 6 and July 3, 2026, and carry sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026.</cite>

<cite index=”5-1″>The eggs were sold under the Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, and Country Morning brands across Texas, Louisiana, and other states.</cite> Some cartons also carried the Sunups brand name.

<cite index=”5-1″>Midwest Poultry Services said environmental monitoring at two of its Texas farms uncovered the contamination concern, and the company has since halted shipments of fresh eggs originating from those facilities.</cite>

The good news right now: <cite index=”5-1″>the company said it is not aware of any illnesses linked to the recalled products.</cite>

 

Which States Are Affected

This recall reaches further than just Texas. <cite index=”5-1″>The eggs were distributed to foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, and were available at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi, and smaller retail outlets.</cite>

A Note for Brookshire Brothers Shoppers

If you shop at Brookshire Brothers, you can relax a little. <cite index=”2-1″>Brookshire Brothers, based in Lufkin, Texas, is not impacted by the recall, because it does not receive eggs from Midwest Poultry Services.</cite> This is a different company from Brookshire Grocery Co., and the two names cause a lot of confusion.

How to Check Your Egg Carton

You can’t tell if your eggs are recalled just by looking at the brand name. You need to check the code printed on the carton itself.

Where to Find the Code

<cite index=”14-1″>The only way to know whether a carton is recalled is to check the printed code on the side, not the end, of the carton. The code is stamped in date-coding ink on the left or right side of the box.</cite>

What Code to Look For

<cite index=”12-1″>Regulators said the recalled eggs can be identified by plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 printed on the left or right side of the carton, paired with Julian dates 157 to 184.</cite>

A Julian date is not a calendar date. <cite index=”15-1″>A Julian date on an egg carton is a three-digit code showing the exact day of the year the eggs were washed, graded, and packed.</cite> <cite index=”14-1″>Julian day 157 corresponds to June 6, and day 184 corresponds to July 3.</cite>

So if your carton shows a different plant code, or a Julian date outside that range, it is not part of this recall.

Package Sizes Included

This recall isn’t limited to standard dozen cartons. <cite index=”8-1″>The eggs were also sold in 6-, 18-, 24-, 30- and 60-count cartons and in bulk quantities to food service customers.</cite> <cite index=”14-1″>Recalled products include Kroger Large, Medium, Extra Large, Jumbo, and 60-count eggs, Simple Truth Cage Free Medium and Large Brown eggs in 12-, 18-, and 24-count packages, and Brookshire’s Large, Extra Large, and Jumbo eggs.</cite>

Why Salmonella in Eggs Is Serious

Salmonella isn’t just an upset stomach for everyone. It can be dangerous for some groups of people.

<cite index=”9-1″>Salmonella Enteritidis can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable populations such as young children or older adults.</cite> <cite index=”9-1″>Symptoms in otherwise healthy people can include fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.</cite>

In rarer cases, the infection can spread further. <cite index=”8-1″>In rare cases, the infection can enter the bloodstream and cause more severe illness, including arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.</cite>

How Fast Symptoms Show Up

<cite index=”8-1″>Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days.</cite>

When to Call a Doctor

<cite index=”8-1″>Call a doctor if you have diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than two days, blood in your stool or urine, or a high fever.</cite> This is especially important for young children, older adults, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system.

This is a sensitive topic for anyone who may be dealing with a foodborne illness right now. If you or someone in your home is showing severe symptoms, please contact a doctor or local health department directly.

 

What to Do If You Have Recalled Eggs

Don’t panic, but don’t ignore it either. Here’s the simple step-by-step:

1. Go check your egg carton right now, before you forget.
2. Look at the side of the carton for the plant code and Julian date.
3. If it matches P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian date between 157 and 184, do not eat the eggs.
4. Throw the eggs away, or bring the carton back to the store.
5. Ask for a full refund. <cite index=”14-1″>No receipt appears to be required for the refund, consistent with standard recall procedures.</cite>
6. Wash any surfaces, bowls, or containers the eggs touched with hot, soapy water.

If you’re traveling and can’t return the carton right away, that’s okay too. <cite index=”14-1″>If returning a carton while traveling is inconvenient, you can discard it and request the refund upon returning home.</cite>

Have Questions? Contact the Company

<cite index=”14-1″>Consumers with questions can reach Midwest Poultry Services by calling 574-405-9531 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, or by emailing recallassistance@mpseggs.com.</cite>

How This Recall Was Discovered

This wasn’t triggered by reported illnesses. It came from routine testing. <cite index=”15-1″>The recall was issued after routine environmental testing found the potential presence of Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacteria that can contaminate both the inside and outside of eggs.</cite>

<cite index=”6-1″>The eggs were produced and distributed from farms in Texas between June 6, 2026 and July 3, 2026, with sell-by or best-by dates between July 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026.</cite>

FAQs About the 2026 Egg Recall

Is this recall connected to Kroger stores nationwide?

No. The recall only affects Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana. Kroger locations in other states are not part of this recall, since the affected eggs came from a specific Texas supplier that didn’t distribute nationwide.

How do I know if my eggs are from Midwest Poultry Services?

Check the plant code stamped on the side of the carton. If it says P-1950 or 0840962, and the Julian date falls between 157 and 184, your eggs are part of the recall regardless of the brand printed on the front.

What if I already ate some of the eggs and feel fine?

If you don’t have any symptoms, you likely have nothing to worry about. Symptoms usually show up within six hours to six days. If you start to feel sick, especially with a high fever or bloody diarrhea, call your doctor.

Are all Brookshire’s stores affected?

No. Brookshire Grocery Co. stores in six states are affected. Brookshire Brothers, a separate Texas-based company, is not affected because it does not buy eggs from Midwest Poultry Services.

Has anyone gotten sick from these eggs?

As of this recall announcement, the company says it has not received any reports of illness linked to these eggs.

Can I get my money back without a receipt?

Yes. Recalls like this one typically allow refunds without a receipt, since the store can identify the product by the carton code alone.

 

Conclusion

Nearly 20 million eggs is a big number, but the fix here is simple. Walk to your fridge, flip the carton around, and check the code on the side.

If it matches P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian date between 157 and 184, toss the eggs or take them back for a refund. If it doesn’t match, your eggs are safe to eat.

This recall is a good reminder to always check the fine print on your food, especially during a summer when foodborne illness risks tend to rise with the heat.

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Suggested External Authoritative Sources

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notice for Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page on Salmonella symptoms and prevention
• USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service guidance on egg handling