How do I know if my eggs are part of the recall?

Look at the carton for the plant code and the Julian date. The 2026 Midwest Poultry recall covers plant codes P-1950 and 0840962 with Julian dates 157 through 184, and sell-by dates from July 20 to August 17, 2026. Eggs with other codes are not included even if the brand matches.

Is the egg recall over?

The outbreak investigation is over: the CDC declared it closed and the FDA’s last update was September 3, 2026. The recall itself is still listed as ongoing in FDA’s enforcement report, which is normal; a recall stays open until the FDA confirms the product has been removed from the market.

Why is a Class I recall different?

Class I is the FDA’s highest level, used when there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious harm or death. The egg recall was announced by the company on July 22 and given the Class I designation by the FDA on August 19, 2026.

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Egg recalls 2026: what was recalled, and codes

Every shell-egg recall the FDA has listed this year, with the carton codes to check, the brands and stores involved, and where the outbreak investigation stands.

By Mirza Seraj Baig, Founder and EditorPublished September 5, 2026

Last verified Sep 5, 2026, 5:59 AM EDT · refreshed on-event

Eggs are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, so an egg recall shows up in two places: the company's announcement on the FDA's recall page, and later the FDA's own enforcement report, which assigns a class. Class I means a reasonable probability of serious harm; Salmonella recalls are usually Class I. This page lists each 2026 shell-egg recall from those two sources, with the codes printed on the carton, because the brand name alone does not tell you whether your eggs are included.

One recall dominates 2026 so far: Midwest Poultry Services' July recall of more than 1.5 million dozen eggs sold under Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning and Sunups labels, tied to a Salmonella outbreak the CDC has since declared over. The row below carries the plant codes and the Julian dates that identify the cartons. What to do when your food is recalled covers refunds and the kitchen clean-up; the food recalls tracker lists recalls across every category.

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Egg recalls 2026: what was recalled, and codes
Announced	Company	Eggs recalled	Carton codes	Status	Source
July 22, 2026	Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.	1,589,577 dozen white and brown cage-free shell eggs produced in Texas June 6 to July 3, 2026, sold as Kroger, Simple Truth Cage Free Brown, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups, and in bulk Grade A and AA packs; distributed through Kroger in Texas and Louisiana and Brookshire Grocery in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi	Plant code P-1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates 157 to 184; sell-by or best-by dates July 20 to August 17, 2026	Possible Salmonella Enteritidis. FDA classified it Class I on August 19, 2026 (enforcement reports H-1229-2026 and H-1230-2026); recall ongoing. The linked outbreak, 134 illnesses and 34 hospitalizations in 18 states, was declared over by the CDC; FDA update of September 3, 2026	fda.gov

Read from the FDA recall listing, the FDA outbreak investigation page and openFDA enforcement reports on September 5, 2026. Recalls of egg products such as liquid eggs, and recalls where eggs are an undeclared allergen in another food, are not shell-egg recalls and are left off. Meat and poultry recalls are handled by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, not the FDA, and appear on the food recalls tracker.Download CSV

What to do

Check the carton, not the brand: the plant code and Julian date are printed on the side or end of the carton. Official link
Return recalled eggs to the store for a refund, or throw them away; then wash and sanitize anything the cartons or eggs touched. Official link
Symptoms of Salmonella start six hours to six days after eating; fever, diarrhea and cramps that last more than three days need a doctor. Official link

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Questions readers ask

How do I know if my eggs are part of the recall?: Look at the carton for the plant code and the Julian date. The 2026 Midwest Poultry recall covers plant codes P-1950 and 0840962 with Julian dates 157 through 184, and sell-by dates from July 20 to August 17, 2026. Eggs with other codes are not included even if the brand matches.
Is the egg recall over?: The outbreak investigation is over: the CDC declared it closed and the FDA’s last update was September 3, 2026. The recall itself is still listed as ongoing in FDA’s enforcement report, which is normal; a recall stays open until the FDA confirms the product has been removed from the market.
Why is a Class I recall different?: Class I is the FDA’s highest level, used when there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious harm or death. The egg recall was announced by the company on July 22 and given the Class I designation by the FDA on August 19, 2026.

Background: What to do when your food is recalled

Mentioned:Food and Drug Administration

How we reported this

Built from the documents in the Source Card. Opened on September 5, 2026 with the Midwest Poultry Services recall and the FDA outbreak status.

Written by Mirza Seraj Baig · Checked against the documents in the source card (editorial standards).

Updates

September 5, 2026Opened on September 5, 2026 with the Midwest Poultry Services recall and the FDA outbreak status.