{"id":781344,"date":"2026-07-24T06:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/781344\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T06:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:51:15","slug":"fda-says-1-5-million-dozen-eggs-recalled-over-possible-salmonella-contamination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/781344\/","title":{"rendered":"FDA says 1.5 million dozen eggs recalled over possible salmonella contamination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>FOX Business&#8217; Madison Alworth discusses the Trump administration&#8217;s plan to lower egg prices.<\/p>\n<p>More than 1.5 million dozen shell eggs sold in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/fox-news-texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">six states<\/a> have been voluntarily recalled over potential\u00a0salmonella contamination, federal regulators announced Wednesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said\u00a0Midwest Poultry Services initiated the voluntary recall, affecting\u00a01,589,577 dozen cartons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/food-drinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">white shell eggs<\/a> and brown cage-free shell eggs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Officials said the recalled products were sold under several brands, including\u00a0Kroger, Brookshire&#8217;s, Country Morning, Simple Truth, and Sunups, as well as various bulk Grade A and Grade AA eggs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The eggs were ultimately distributed to retail and food service customers in\u00a0Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi, as well as other smaller retail outlets, according to the FDA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foxbusiness.com\/lifestyle\/allergy-medication-recalled-possible-drug-mix-up-trigger-life-threatening-reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ALLERGY MEDICATION RECALLED OVER POSSIBLE DRUG MIX-UP THAT COULD TRIGGER &#8216;LIFE-THREATENING&#8217; REACTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/egg-carton-2.jpg\" alt=\"Country Morning and Brookshire's cartons\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Country Morning Grade A Large 12-count eggs (top) and Brookshire&#8217;s Jumbo White Eggs 12-count (bottom) are among the recalled retail egg cartons. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration \/ Fox News)<\/p>\n<p>The affected products were produced at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/fox-news-texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">two farms in Texas<\/a>, according to the FDA.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said the issue was discovered during routine environmental testing. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the eggs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When we learned of a possible issue with egg safety, we began diverting eggs to a breaking plant where they would be pasteurized to kill any foodborne pathogens,&#8221; Midwest Poultry Services told FOX Business in a statement on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We also began a robust internal investigation and initiated testing protocols to identify potential sources of SE,&#8221; the company added, referring to Salmonella Enteritidis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Producing safe, quality food for those who eat our eggs is our highest priority, and this voluntary investigation and recall demonstrates that commitment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/egg-carton.jpg\" alt=\"Kroger Medium Grade A carton\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>A 12-count carton of Kroger Grade A Medium eggs are subject to the Salmonella recall notice. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration \/ Fox News)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/lifestyle\/target-kroger-meijer-fruit-puree-pouches-recalled-over-plastic-risk-fda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TARGET, KROGER, MEIJER FRUIT PUR\u00c9E POUCHES RECALLED OVER PLASTIC RISK: FDA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The recall includes various carton sizes and egg counts.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers can identify affected products by the codes printed on the side of the carton. The eggs were packed and distributed between\u00a0June 6 and July 3, with sell-by or best-by dates ranging from\u00a0July 20 through Aug. 17.<\/p>\n<p>The affected cartons also bear plant code\u00a0P-1950 or\u00a0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers who purchased the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/product-recalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">recalled eggs<\/a> should not eat them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.<\/p>\n<p>According to the FDA, salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults, frail individuals and people with weakened immune systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Healthy people infected with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/fox-news-foodborne-illness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">salmonella may experience fever<\/a>, diarrhea that may be bloody, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In rare and severe cases, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious illnesses, including arterial infections, infected aneurysms, endocarditis and arthritis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/egg-caraton-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cal-Maine Sunups egg box label\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>A 2.5-dozen box of Cal-Maine Sunups Grade A Medium eggs is included in the Midwest Poultry Services recall. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration \/ Fox News)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/apps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CLICK HERE TO GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Consumers with questions can contact Midwest Poultry Services&#8217; consumer helpline at\u00a0574-405-9531, available Monday through Friday from\u00a08 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, or email\u00a0recallassistance@mpseggs.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"FOX Business&#8217; Madison Alworth discusses the Trump administration&#8217;s plan to lower egg prices. 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