What eggs were recalled in the 2026 salmonella recall?

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled about 1.6 million dozen white and cage-free brown shell eggs produced at its Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026, over possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Where were the recalled eggs sold?

The recalled eggs were distributed to retailers, including Kroger, in six states. The FDA's recall notice has the complete list of retailers and product codes.

What should I do if I have the recalled eggs?

Don't eat them. Check the plant code and sell-by date on the carton against the FDA's recall notice, and either throw the eggs away or return them to the store where you bought them for a refund.

Egg Recall: How to Check If Your Eggs Are Affected

If "egg recall" is showing up in your searches, here's the actual situation and how to check whether it affects you.

What happened

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. recalled roughly 1.6 million dozen shell eggs — both white and cage-free brown — over concerns they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recalled eggs were produced at the company's Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026, and distributed to retailers, including Kroger, across six states. The company has paused further distribution of fresh eggs from those farms while it investigates.

How to check if your eggs are affected

Recalled eggs are identified by the plant code and sell-by (or best-by) date printed on the carton, not just the store or brand name — the same retailer can sell eggs from multiple suppliers. The FDA's recall notice lists the exact plant codes, UPCs, and date ranges for every affected product. If your carton's plant code and date fall within the recalled range, don't eat the eggs.

Why Salmonella in eggs is taken seriously

Salmonella Enteritidis can cause fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, typically appearing 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. It's usually not dangerous for healthy adults, but it can cause serious or even fatal infections in young children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system — which is why the FDA and the company issue a recall rather than leaving it to individual judgment.

What to do if you have recalled eggs

Don't eat them, even if they look and smell normal — contamination isn't something you can detect by inspection.
Check the plant code and date against the FDA's recall notice before assuming your carton is affected; not every carton from an affected retailer is part of the recall.
Throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them for a refund.
Wash anything the eggs touched — refrigerator shelves, containers, or surfaces — with hot, soapy water.

The takeaway

Not every carton of eggs from a store carrying the recalled brand is affected — it comes down to the specific plant code and date range. The FDA's official recall notice has the complete, current list to check against, and is the authoritative source if anything here changes.

If you're stocking up on pantry basics while you sort this out, see our guide on building an emergency fund — unrelated to eggs, but a useful habit alongside checking recalls regularly.