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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough

FDA classifies Midwest Poultry Services egg recall as Class I due to salmonella risk

The FDA has designated a recall of nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs as Class I, the agency's most serious risk category, due to potential salmonella enteritidis contamination. Consumers who purchased these eggs are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

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Why It Matters

Consumers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas may have purchased contaminated eggs that pose a risk of serious health consequences or death.

Key Facts

  • The FDA assigned a 'Class I' status to the recall, indicating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
  • The recall involves 1,589,577 cartons of white and brown cage-free eggs.
  • The eggs were produced between June 6 and July 3 of this year.
  • Affected cartons bear sell-by or best-by dates between July 20, 2026, and August 17, 2026.
  • The eggs were produced in Texas and distributed to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
  • Retailers affected include Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores.
  • No illnesses were reported in connection with the eggs as of late July.
  • Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and stomach cramps, typically appearing 6 hours to 6 days after exposure.
  • Salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million illnesses and 420 deaths in the U.S. annually.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Provided information on salmonella symptoms.”organizationU.S. Food and Drug Administration“Federal agency overseeing food safety and recall classifications.”other420“Annual U.S. deaths attributed to salmonella.”other1,589,577“Total number of egg cartons recalled.”other102“Fever temperature threshold in degrees Fahrenheit for seeking medical attention.”organizationMidwest Poultry Services“The company that initiated the voluntary egg recall.”