White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under the Kroger
Recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
Food recall
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
Classification pending
The agency has not yet assigned a severity class to this recall. Classification usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks — check the official notice for the latest status.
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. has recalled White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under the Kroger, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was announced on July 24, 2026. The FDA has not yet assigned it a severity classification — that usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under the Kroger, with approximately Approximately 1,589,577 dozen eggs (more than 19 million eggs) affected. The company behind the recall is Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.. The FDA describes the product as: “White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under the Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning and Sunups brands; approximately 1,589,577 dozen (more than 19 million eggs) produced at the company's Texas farms”
According to the official notice, the recalled product was sold at Kroger stores. If you shop there, check your purchases against the details below.
Why was White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under the Kroger recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled approximately 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs produced between June 6 and July 3, 2026. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, older adults, and people with….” In plain terms, this recall relates to Salmonella.
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. Public health authorities note that infections can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, and that young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness. Because it can spread through contaminated food, regulators treat Salmonella findings seriously.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under the Kroger, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Cartons are included only if they show plant code P-1950 or 0840962 along with a Julian date from 157 to 184, printed in date-coding ink on the side of the car…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Me…. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters most to young children, adults over 65, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system. Public health authorities note these groups are more likely to develop a severe Salmonella infection rather than a short-lived stomach illness.
The official notice names Kroger among the places this product was sold, so if you shop there it's worth a look in your kitchen, pantry, or garage.
What Salmonella actually means
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. Public health authorities note that infections can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, and that young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness. Because it can spread through contaminated food, regulators treat Salmonella findings seriously.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under the Kroger from Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: Cartons are included only if they show plant code P-1950 or 0840962 along with a Julian date from 157 to 184, printed in date-coding ink on the side of the carton. Sell-by / best-by dates run from July 20 through August 17, 2026. Do not eat these eggs — return them to the store for a refund or disca
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- July 24, 2026
- Distributed in
- Sold at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana, Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, and other retail and foodservice customers in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under the Kroger recalled?+
According to the FDA: Possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
How serious is this recall?+
Classification pending. The agency has not yet assigned a severity class to this recall. Classification usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks — check the official notice for the latest status.
What should I do if I have White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs sold under the Kroger?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: FDA-PR-MIDWEST-EGGS-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 24, 2026.