Key facts
- Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.
- The FDA has classified the recall as Class I, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences.
- At least 98 people across 17 states have fallen ill, with 26 hospitalizations.
- The recalled eggs were produced in Texas and distributed across the southern US.
- Best-by and sell-by dates for the affected eggs extend through August 17.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated a massive egg recall to its highest risk classification, Class I, due to concerns over salmonella contamination. This designation signifies a "reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
Nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs are affected by the recall. As of July 24, at least 98 people across 17 states have been sickened in connection with the outbreak, resulting in 26 hospitalizations. Illnesses were reported between November 21, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
Midwest Poultry Services identified the contamination through its proactive environmental monitoring and root cause analysis. The company ceased distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms on July 22, but the recalled eggs remain a concern as their best-by and sell-by dates extend through August 17.
The affected eggs were produced in Texas and distributed to food service retail outlets in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, as well as Kroger and Brookshire Grocery locations in several southern states. The FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating the outbreak.
This recall occurs as the Trump administration faces several food safety challenges, including a large cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce and another salmonella outbreak prompting recalls of Taylor Farms products. The FDA also recently announced changes to its rules for food manufacturers notifying the agency about ingredients.