Recall Alert: Midwest Poultry Services shell eggs (Salmonella Enteritidis) — check your carton codes
Check your egg carton today. The FDA reports a voluntary recall of specific Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. shell eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. If your carton matches the identifying code number and the Julian date range printed on the carton, do not eat the eggs. Return them to the original place of purchase for a full refund.
What product is being recalled?
According to the FDA recall notice, the affected products are:
- Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. white shell eggs
- Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. brown cage-free shell eggs
These eggs were produced in Texas.
Why the recall happened
The FDA says the recall is due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
How to identify the affected cartons (do not rely on sell-by dates alone)
To see whether your eggs are included, look for two identifiers printed using the egg carton’s date-coding ink:
- Carton identifying code number(s): P-1950 or 0840962
- Julian date range: 157 to 184 (this is the date range printed in date-coding ink on the carton)
Only cartons that match both the code number and the Julian date range are included in this recall.
Dates you may see on the carton
The FDA notice also lists a window of dates shoppers may encounter:
- Sell-by / best-by dates: between July 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026
- Production/distribution window: June 6, 2026 through July 3, 2026 (Texas)
If your carton’s sell-by/best-by date falls in that range, that doesn’t automatically mean it’s part of the recall—please confirm the code number and Julian date range first.
Where these eggs may have been sold
Per the FDA recall notice, distribution included parts of the South Central U.S.—specifically Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
The FDA notice also names these retailers as places where the eggs may have been sold:
- Kroger
- Brookshire Grocery
(If you’re not sure where you bought your eggs, check your receipt, pickup history, or store label—then compare the carton codes to the FDA identifiers above.)
What to do if you have the recalled eggs
- Do not eat the eggs if they match the code number and Julian date range listed by the FDA.
- Return them to the original place of purchase for a full refund.
- If you have other egg cartons in the fridge, take a moment to check their carton codes too—this recall is tied to specific identifiers, not every egg from the company.
Quick context for families
The FDA also ties this action to a Salmonella eggs outbreak investigation reported in July 2026. For home kitchens, the practical takeaway is simple: don’t rely on “normal-looking” eggs—use the carton’s printed code information to decide what’s safe to keep.
Calm next steps
Grab your egg carton and check for P-1950 or 0840962, then confirm the Julian 157 to 184 range. If both match, set the carton aside and return it for a full refund. If the codes don’t match, you can breathe a little easier—just continue to store eggs promptly and practice good hand-washing and kitchen hygiene.
