Breakfast plans across Texas and New Mexico just got scrambled. Midwest Poultry Services has voluntarily recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs after routine environmental testing at two Texas farms turned up a potential Salmonella Enteritidis risk. The recall targets cartons marked with plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates from 157 through 184, which line up with sell-by or best-by dates from July 20 through August 17. Distribution from the affected Texas farms has been paused, and so far no illnesses have been linked to the recalled eggs, according to the company.
What to look for on your carton
According to the FDA, the recall covers 1,589,577 dozen white shell and brown cage-free shell eggs produced between June 6 and July 3, 2026. Only cartons with plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 and Julian dates 157–184 are included. The agency’s notice lists affected sell-by dates (July 20–August 17) and gives brand and UPC examples, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Country Morning and Brookshire's private labels, to help shoppers spot problem cartons. Midwest Poultry Services says the potential issue surfaced through proactive environmental monitoring, and the company has temporarily halted shipments of fresh eggs from the implicated Texas farms.
Where the eggs were sold
The El Paso Times reports the eggs went out to food-service accounts and retail chains, landing on shelves at Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana and at Brookshire Grocery stores across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi. Shoppers across these Gulf-South and Plains states are being urged to check the cartons in their refrigerators, since even eggs bought in recent weeks may carry the affected Julian dates. Retailers are expected to pull impacted lots and offer refunds at the register.
How to check and what to do
The FDA recall notice tells consumers not to eat eggs that fall under the recall and to return them to the original place of purchase for a full refund. To see if your carton is affected, look along the left or right side of the package for the plant code and Julian date and compare those numbers to the recall range. The notice also lists the Midwest Poultry Services consumer phone line (574-405-9531) and recall email for questions. If a retailer will not take the eggs back, customers can reach out to the company’s recall contact for next steps.
Health risks and symptoms
Salmonella infection typically brings on diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after exposure, and most otherwise healthy people recover within a week. Young children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system face a higher risk of severe illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides detailed guidance on symptoms and when to seek medical care for suspected salmonellosis. If you ate eggs that match the recalled codes and develop serious symptoms, such as bloody diarrhea or a high fever, let your doctor know about the possible exposure so they can order appropriate testing.
For the complete product list and photos, check the company announcement that accompanies the recall notice. Retailers say they will issue refunds for returned cartons. This story will be updated if Kroger, Brookshire Grocery or Midwest Poultry Services release additional details.
