Kroger Egg Recall Lawsuit

Midwest Poultry Services recalled more than 19 million eggs that were sold under the Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, and other brand-names. They were linked to a Salmonella outbreak with 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Salmonella food poisoning cases in all 50 states. If you or a family member got sick from Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, or other eggs recalled for Salmonella, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Quick Facts About the Egg Recall and Outbreak

• Recalled by: Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
• Product: White shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs (Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning, Sunups, and bulk cartons)
• Recall date: July 22, 2026
• Amount recalled: 1,589,577 dozen (more than 19 million eggs)
• Hazard: Potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis
• Illnesses reported (CDC, as of July 24, 2026): 98 confirmed cases in 17 states
• Hospitalizations: 26
• Deaths: 0
• How to identify: Carton code P-1950 or 0840962, Julian date 157 to 184, best-by July 20 to August 17, 2026
• What to do: Do not eat the eggs; return them to the store for a full refund
• Official sources: CDC outbreak page and FDA recall notice

How Many People Have Gotten Sick?

The CDC reports that 98 people across 17 states have been confirmed sick in this outbreak as of July 24, 2026, with 26 of those cases requiring hospitalization. No deaths have been reported, and the investigation is still open. If your diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps started after eating Kroger, Simple Truth, or Brookshire’s eggs this summer, your experience matches what dozens of others across the country have reported.

Outbreak investigators say case counts frequently rise as more people are interviewed and lab-confirmed. Because many people never get tested for Salmonella, the true number of illnesses linked to these eggs is likely higher than the confirmed count.

Which Eggs Were Recalled?

The recall covers 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs, or more than 19 million eggs in total. If you bought eggs at a major grocery store in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, or Mississippi this summer, you may be affected by this recall.

The recalled brands include:

• Kroger (Large, Extra Large, Medium, and Jumbo, in cartons from 12 to 60 eggs)
• Simple Truth Cage Free Brown (Medium and Large)
• Brookshire’s (Large, Extra Large, and Jumbo)
• Country Morning (Large, Extra Large, Medium, and Jumbo)
• Sunups (Medium)
• Bulk Grade A and Grade AA cartons

How Do I Identify Recalled Egg Cartons?

The recalled cartons carry a code printed in date-coding ink on the side of the carton. Only cartons marked with the plant code P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian date between 157 and 184 are included, with sell-by or best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026.

Where Were the Recalled Eggs Sold?

Midwest Poultry Services distributed the eggs to foodservice and retail customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. The eggs were produced on two of the company’s Texas farms between June 6 and July 3, 2026. Consumers were able to buy the recalled eggs at:

• Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana
• Brookshire Grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi
• Other smaller grocery stores and food-service outlets

The CDC’s outbreak investigation now spans 17 states, a wider footprint than the states listed in the original distribution notice. That gap is common in early-stage outbreak investigations, since case counts and locations continue to be confirmed as officials interview more patients.

What Is the Risk of Salmonella?

The CDC warns that people should call a healthcare provider right away if they have diarrhea and a fever above 102°F, diarrhea lasting more than 2 days, bloody diarrhea, an inability to keep liquids down, or signs of dehydration.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience:

• Fever
• Diarrhea, which may be bloody
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain

Children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of severe illness that can require hospitalization, which matches the 26 hospitalizations already confirmed in this outbreak.

How Was the Problem Discovered?

Midwest Poultry Services said it identified the issue on its two Texas farms through proactive environmental monitoring and root cause analysis, before any illnesses were confirmed. The company described the discovery in its recall notice as follows:

“Midwest Poultry Services identified the issue on its two Texas farms through proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis.”

The company also said it is not distributing fresh eggs produced on its Texas farms at this time. The CDC’s confirmation of 98 illnesses shows that, whatever prompted the recall, contaminated eggs had already reached consumers before the problem was caught.

Have Eggs Been Linked to Salmonella Outbreaks Before?

Eggs are one of the most common sources of Salmonella outbreaks in the United States, and this is far from the first large egg recall. In December 2025, Vega Farms brown eggs were tied to a Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 63 people, 13 of whom were hospitalized.

Earlier in 2025, Country Eggs, LLC recalled brown cage-free eggs sold as “Sunshine Yolks” after an outbreak sickened at least 95 people in 14 states. In June 2025, August Egg Company recalled 1.7 million eggs linked to an outbreak that sickened 79 people in 7 states.

You can read about these and other cases on our egg Salmonella lawsuit page. Unlike those outbreaks, the Midwest Poultry Services recall began as a precaution before illnesses were confirmed, but the CDC’s case count has since grown to 98 people.

What Should I Do With Recalled Eggs?

The CDC and FDA are urging anyone with the recalled eggs at home or in a business to throw them out or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, and to wash any items or surfaces that touched them with hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Consumers with questions can contact Midwest Poultry Services at 574-405-9531 or recallassistance@mpseggs.com.

For the full list of recalled cartons and UPC codes, see the FDA recall notice, and follow the outbreak’s progress on the CDC outbreak page.

Do I Have a Kroger Egg Recall Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Salmonella food poisoning cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know got sick from Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, or other eggs recalled due to Salmonella, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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