FDA investigates Salmonella outbreak tied to Texas-produced eggs recalled across the U.S.

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The FDA opened an outbreak investigation after Midwest Poultry Services recalled white-shell and brown cage-free eggs with sell-by or best-by dates from July 20 through Aug. 17, 2026.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened a Salmonella outbreak investigation after Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., recalled white-shell and brown cage-free shell eggs produced and distributed from Texas farms.

The recall was issued July 22, 2026. The affected eggs were produced or distributed from June 6 through July 3, while the listed sell-by or best-by dates run from July 20 through Aug. 17. Those are separate time periods: the first identifies when the eggs entered production or distribution, and the second identifies the dates printed on affected products.

The FDA investigation remained active as of Aug. 8. The agency’s outbreak page lists product identifiers and retail distribution information for consumers and retailers checking eggs on hand.

How to identify affected eggs

The recalled products include both white-shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs. The FDA identifies plant number P-1950 among the product information associated with the recall. The agency also lists UPC 011110609038 for one Kroger 12-egg product.

Consumers and retailers should compare eggs with the dates and identifiers in the FDA’s outbreak and recall information. Products that match the notice should be identified and removed in accordance with the agency’s recall instructions. The FDA maintains recall and food-safety advisory pages for updates and consumer guidance during foodborne-illness investigations.

The production and distribution window of June 6 through July 3 does not replace the sell-by or best-by range. A household or business checking its refrigerator, storage area or inventory should use both the printed dates and the product identifiers rather than relying only on a brand name or the date of purchase.

What the investigation means

A recall and an outbreak investigation are related but distinct public-health actions. The recall identifies specific products for checking and removal, while the investigation is intended to help federal officials determine the scope of the Salmonella event and the products connected to it.

The recalled eggs were produced and distributed from Texas farms and sold through multiple U.S. distribution channels. The FDA’s listing includes retail distribution information, but the agency has not established that every recalled product reached every state or provided a complete list of affected retailers.

The recall also does not establish that every egg sold under a listed brand was contaminated. Consumers should use the specific product information in the FDA notice when deciding whether eggs are subject to the recall.

The investigation remained ongoing as of Aug. 8, and the FDA had not provided a final Salmonella case count, hospitalization count or death count in the public information cited here. The FDA’s investigation page also does not identify the ultimate source of contamination.

What happens next

The FDA’s next known step is continued investigation and publication of updated product and public-safety information through its outbreak, recall and safety-advisory resources. Those updates may clarify the scope of the outbreak, identify additional products or provide further instructions to consumers and retailers.

For now, the practical task is product identification. People and businesses with eggs purchased or stored during the affected period should check the July 20 through Aug. 17 sell-by or best-by range, the production and distribution information, plant number P-1950 and other identifiers listed by the FDA. Matching products should be handled according to the agency’s recall instructions.

Because the listed dates extend into August, the notice remains relevant after the July 22 recall date. The investigation is not yet a final assessment of how many people were affected or how contamination occurred. It is an active federal response focused on determining which egg products require action and communicating that information to the public.

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