Midwest Poultry Egg Recall Linked To 98 Salmonella Illnesses In 17 States, FDA Says
Federal officials say a Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services has sickened 98 people in 17 states, with at least 26 hospitalized and no deaths reported.[1]
Midwest Poultry recalled 1.6 million eggs over Salmonella concerns.[2] Samples collected at the company's Texas farms tested positive for Salmonella, and genetic testing showed some samples match the strain that has sickened people, investigators said.[1]
The recalled eggs were produced and distributed from the company's Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with sell-by or best-by dates from July 20 to August 17, 2026.[1] Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana and Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi received the recalled cartons, officials said.[1] CBS described Midwest Poultry Services as one of the biggest egg producers in the U.S. in its television coverage.[3]
Illness onset dates reported to federal authorities range from November 21, 2025, through June 30, 2026, as investigators tracked cases across multiple states.[1] Investigators say the recalled shell eggs are a likely source of the outbreak, but the company's products do not explain all reported illnesses.[1]
CBS also reported the recalled eggs were distributed to six southern states and sold by multiple retailers.[2]
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- CBS described Midwest Poultry Services as "one of the biggest egg producers in the U.S." in its July 23, 2026 TV segment.
- 1.6 million eggs were recalled over Salmonella concerns and were distributed to six southern states and sold by multiple retailers, according to CBS.
- As of Friday, July 24, 2026, the FDA reports 98 salmonella illnesses across 17 states with illness onset dates between November 21, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
- The FDA says at least 26 people have been hospitalized in the outbreak, with no reported deaths.
- Investigators determined recalled shell eggs from Midwest Poultry Services are a likely source of the outbreak, but the company's products do not explain all reported illnesses.
- Midwest Poultry recalled eggs produced and distributed from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026.
- Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana and Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi received the recalled eggs.
- Samples collected at Midwest Poultry farms in Texas tested positive for salmonella, and genetic testing showed some samples match the strain that has sickened people.
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- As of Friday, July 24, 2026, FDA reports 98 salmonella illnesses across 17 states with onset dates between November 21, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
- FDA says at least 26 people have been hospitalized in the outbreak, with no reported deaths.
- Investigators have determined that recalled shell eggs from Midwest Poultry Services are a likely source of the outbreak, but the company's products do not explain all reported illnesses.
- Midwest Poultry recalled eggs produced and distributed from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026.
- Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana and Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi received the recalled eggs.
- Samples collected at Midwest Poultry farms in Texas tested positive for salmonella, and genetic testing showed some samples match the strain that has sickened people.
- CBS described Midwest Poultry Services as "one of the biggest egg producers in the U.S." in its July 23, 2026, TV segment.
- The segment reiterated that 1.6 million eggs were recalled over Salmonella concerns and that they were distributed to six southern states and sold by multiple retailers.